Facilities Manager: Manufacturing Site Reliability Leader

IWFM; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IWFM is seeking a Facilities Manager for our Birmingham site to lead the day-to-day maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, while driving energy efficiency and compliance. You will manage budgets, oversee contractors and ensure safety, quality and reliability to support manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a solid understanding of building services, and the ability to establish robust records and risk assessments across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of building services and site infrastructure.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day maintenance of buildings, facilities and site infrastructure.
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Managing external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is safe and complies with standards.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory inspections.
• Managing facilities budgets and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Overseeing utilities, waste management, security, cleaning and site services.
• Identifying improvements to facilities and energy efficiency.
• Maintaining records, risk assessments and compliance documentation.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Contractor management

HSE knowledge

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Facilities management qualification

Job description

IWFM is seeking a Facilities Manager for our Birmingham site to lead the day-to-day maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, while driving energy efficiency and compliance. You will manage budgets, oversee contractors and ensure safety, quality and reliability to support manufacturing operations.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a solid understanding of building services, and the ability to establish robust records and risk assessments across the site.