Facilities Manager - Manufacturing Operations & Compliance

Mativ; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee building performance, utilities, compliance, and essential services across our manufacturing sites in Ashton-under-Lyne and Bolton. Reporting to the Operations Director, UK Industrials, you will lead the facilities function and manage one direct report, the Site Services Engineer.

You will drive performance, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, coordinating with EHS, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and HR teams to

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience managing utilities, building services, and infrastructure projects.
• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical experience).
• Proven experience leading Facilities or Maintenance teams within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
• Budget management and cost optimisation experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• NEBOSH
• BOAS
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and Permit to Work systems
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for employees, visitors, and contractors while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead site facilities activities including fire safety systems and risk assessments.
• Utilities management (gas, electricity, boilers, compressed air).
• Legionella, asbestos and DSEAR compliance.
• Building maintenance, HVAC, CCTV, grounds maintenance and pest control.
• Insurance inspections and loss prevention activities.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control initiatives.
• Drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Develop and track KPIs to improve performance and service delivery.
• Lead technical CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across both sites.
• Manage supplier and contractor performance, ensuring service level agreements are achieved.
• Coach and develop your team while supporting operational excellence across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Cost optimisation

Education

HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mativ is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee building performance, utilities, compliance, and essential services across our manufacturing sites in Ashton-under-Lyne and Bolton. Reporting to the Operations Director, UK Industrials, you will lead the facilities function and manage one direct report, the Site Services Engineer.

You will drive performance, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, coordinating with EHS, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and HR teams to