Facilities Manager (Outstations)

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee operations at their UK Outstations. The ideal candidate will have substantial facilities management experience and strong team leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing the facilities budget, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The role offers a competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance-related bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a facilities management role is essential.
• Sound knowledge and implementation/compliance of rules, regulations and policies.
• Experience of managing small teams of staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead infrastructure management across Outstations.
• Own the facilities budget and produce monthly reports.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate records for audit compliance.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Team management

Communication skills

Compliance knowledge

Safety certifications

Education

BIFM Facilities Management qualification

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Job description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Job title: Facilities Manager (Outstations)

Location: Flexible home base with regularly weekly travel (up to 3 days per week)

Salary: Between £55,000 - £65,000 DOE

Your New Role

Join us at Hitachi Rail and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our rail infrastructure. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Facilities Manager to lead the facilities operations across our UK Outstations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a strong background in facilities management, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

In this pivotal role, you’ll take ownership of the facilties infrastructure across all Outstations, ensuring everything runs smoothly to support daily train fleet availability. You’ll be the driving force behind maintaining high standards, meeting contractual and legal requirements, and managing a significant facilities budget.

We are flexible where someone is based but the successful person must be willing to travel, roughly 3 days per week - national coverage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead infrastructure management across Outstations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Own the facilities budget, working closely with finance to produce monthly reports.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including Facility Planners, Outstation teams, contractors, and materials teams to resolve daily operational issues.
• Maintain accurate records in the maintenance management system for full audit compliance.
• Produce performance reports aligned with KPIs, legal standards, and contractual obligations.
• Support audits from internal and external bodies such as ORR and BSI.
• Collaborate on procurement, helping to develop specifications and tender documents for services and goods.
• Oversee contractor activities, reviewing work plans, RAMS, and conducting risk assessments.
• Manage seasonal tasks like Winterisation and Summarisation to ensure safe working conditions.
• Ensure compliance with IMS standards and certifications including ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001.

About you

Essential

• Prior experience working in a facilities management role is essential.
• Sound knowledge and implementation/compliance of rules, regulations and policies.
• Experience of managing small teams of staff and contractors.
• Strong communication skills to converse with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• An NVQ3 /C&G electrical or mechanical craft apprenticeship (or relevant experience/qualification).
• Hold a BIFM Facilities Management qualification or relevant experience/qualification.
• Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Certificate in Environmental Work Place Safety and Standards or relevant experience/qualification.
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) certification in Managing Safely or relevant experience/qualification.

Desirable

• Full Member of (BIFM) British Institute of Facilities Management.
• Member CIOB Chartered Institute of Building / Member BICS British Institute of Cleaning Science L8 Legionella & the Role of the Responsible Person.
• Experience of Permanent Way Asset Management and Network Rail Standards.
• Previous experience of general routine building maintenance in an industrial environment is essential M+E, HVAC and Civil Engineering. IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations.
• Powered Plant – Fork Lift Truck, MEWP and Maintenance of safety critical machinery.
• Schematics reading, Electronic Circuit Diagrams.
• Contractor Management and work force resource implementation.
• Management skills E.G Personal/Team Leadership, Contract/Negotiation Skills.
• Project Management skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.