Facilities Manager (North)

Deutsche Bahn; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined Contribution pension scheme up to 10% employer contribution

Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus scheme dependent on performance

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the UK is seeking a Facilities Manager for the North region to oversee facilities management across 30 properties. The role includes budget management and compliance with health and safety regulations, with a hybrid working model of 3-4 days on-site. The ideal candidate has experience in property asset management and holds a trade qualification. Competitive salary package offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in property asset management and stakeholder management.
• Experience in budget management focusing on cost control.
• Trade qualification required (plumbing, gas, electrical, or fabric).
• Full driving license and willingness to travel.
• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safety qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities management across the region for 30 properties.
• Coordinate facilities management services with contract partners.
• Manage budgets and track expenditure for cost-efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Job description

Overview

Facilities Manager (North) at Deutsche Bahn (DB Cargo UK) is recruited to support the North region, including the three core maintenance sites in Stoke, Crewe and Toton (Nottingham). This is a regional role with hybrid working and an expectation to be on site 3-4 days per week.

DB Cargo UK is recruiting for a Facilities Manager to join the Property department and work with in-house teams and external contractors to ensure efficient facilities management across operational and tenanted properties. The role supports the Facilities Management Strategy to optimise costs and improve service delivery. You will manage budgets, oversee asset management, and monitor KPIs and SLAs to drive performance and service excellence.

This is a regional role with hybrid working and on-site requirements as described above.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the delivery of facilities management across the region, covering approximately 30 properties, and oversee estate improvement projects to be delivered safely within live operational environments.
• Coordinate the delivery of a full range of facilities management services in collaboration with contract partners.
• Manage budgets, track expenditure, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure services are delivered in a cost-efficient and high-quality manner.
• Maintain strict compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a safe working environment and making strategic decisions that drive operational excellence and long-term value.

What we're looking for

• Experience in property asset management, maintenance planning and stakeholder management.
• Experience in budget management with a focus on cost control and financial planning.
• A trade qualification (e.g., plumbing, gas, electrical or fabric) is required.
• Full driving license and willingness/ability to travel as required.
• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safety qualification is desirable.

What matters to you

• Salary between £40,000 - £45,000 (37 hours/week) depending on experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working between locations and home, mutually agreed.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free on-site parking and EV charging at selected sites.
• Health Cash Plan, Cycle to work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Bonus scheme (non-contractual, dependent on business and personal performance).
• Employee benefits portal with discounts and wellbeing content; access to DB Learning world; annual pay reviews.
• Commitment to continuous professional development with training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications.