Facilities Manager (Manufacturing / Plant)

VANRATH; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning manufacturing company based in Dunmurry is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the management and continuous improvement of plant facilities. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in facilities management and a strong background in plant maintenance. Responsibilities include managing service contracts, leading energy efficiency projects, and ensuring operational cost reductions. A Minimum of 2 years’ experience or at least 5 years in a similar role is required, along with excellent team management skills.

Benefits

Fully negotiable salary

Excellent overall benefits package

Fantastic Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a plant maintenance environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing setting.
• Proven experience in overseeing on-site contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage, upkeep, and improve all plant facilities.
• Oversee service contracts and evaluate cost-effectiveness.
• Lead planning, installation, and commissioning of energy efficiency projects.

Skills

Facilities Management

Team Management

Contract Negotiation

Process Improvement

Education

Higher National Diploma in Building Services or Engineering

Degree in Building Services or Engineering (desirable)

Job description

VANRATH is delighted to be assisting an award-winning Manufacturing company in the recruitment of a Facilities Manager for their Dunmurry site.

This is a stand-out opportunity for a candidate with relevant Facility Management experience in a Manufacturing or Plant or similar environment.

Remuneration

• Fully Negotiable
• Excellent overall benefits package

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management, upkeep, and continuous improvement of all plant facilities. Core duties will include:

• Overseeing service contracts and regularly evaluating the cost-effectiveness of outsourcing versus in-house service provision.
• Leading the planning, installation, and commissioning of facilities and energy efficiency projects, ensuring clear communication with all stakeholders throughout.
• Implementing and maintaining an effective system to monitor gas and electricity usage across the plant.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce operational costs by optimising supplier performance and delivering improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Hold a Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent in Building Services or Engineering, along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a plant maintenance environment, or
• Possess at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a plant maintenance setting or similar (manufacturing).

In addition, candidates must have:

• Proven experience in team management
• A track record of contract negotiation
• Experience overseeing on-site contractors

Desirable Criteria

While not required, the following qualifications and experience would be advantageous:

• A degree in Building Services or an Engineering discipline
• Background in plant maintenance within a continuous production environment
• Demonstrated success in leading cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
• Project management experience

For further information on this vacancy please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves for a confidential discussion via Vanrath.

Skills

Facilities, Facility, Manager, Services Manager, Manufacturing, Plant, Contracts

Benefits

Fantastic Benefits Package