Facilities Manager – Poole

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Poole; Presencial; GBP 55.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension

Life Assurance

33 days holiday

Career progression

Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Facilities Manager for a growing manufacturing business in Poole. You will lead engineering compliance, contractor management, and stores operations to ensure safe, audit-ready performance on site.

The role requires a technical qualification in engineering, plus strong experience in regulated environments and a proven leadership track record. A competitive salary and performance bonus are on offer.

Formación

• Degree or equivalent in engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing/regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and engineering best practices.
• Experience using maintenance, asset management, or operational systems.

Responsabilidades

• Own and coordinate site-wide engineering and compliance activities, ensuring statutory and company requirements are met.
• Plan and oversee routine inspections, audits, and compliance schedules.
• Maintain records and documentation to support regulatory requirements.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the team while driving continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Compliance

Health & safety

Planning

Operations

Educación

Degree or equivalent in engineering

Herramientas

Maintenance systems

Descripción del empleo

Facilities Manager

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Bonus
Benefits: Up to 20% Pension, Life Assurance, 33 Days Holiday, Excellent Career Development Opportunities

A growing and highly successful manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join its engineering leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding organisation that is investing in its people, processes, and facilities, offering genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring all engineering, asset, and contractor activities remain fully compliant with statutory regulations and internal standards. Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will lead compliance activities, contractor management, and engineering stores operations to drive safe, efficient, and audit-ready performance across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate site-wide engineering and compliance activities, ensuring all statutory and company requirements are met.
• Plan and oversee routine inspections, audits, and compliance-related schedules.
• Maintain accurate records, systems, and documentation to support operational and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and drive completion of corrective actions arising from inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Analyse performance data and identify opportunities to improve processes, compliance standards, and operational effectiveness.
• Support the development of a strong health, safety, and compliance culture through training, coaching, and best-practice initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage third-party contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with site procedures.
• Review and support risk assessments, safe systems of work, and associated documentation.
• Oversee key operational resources and inventory to ensure availability and support business continuity.
• Lead, motivate, and develop team members while driving continuous improvement across the function.

About You

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent technical qualification in an engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or other regulated operational environments.
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and engineering best practices.
• Experience using maintenance, asset management, or operational systems.
• Health and safety qualifications or relevant professional training would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the business.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail and a structured approach to managing systems, processes, and documentation.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience would be beneficial.

What’s on Offer?

• £55,000 – £60,000 basic salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Up to 20% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• 33 days holiday
• Career progression within a growing manufacturing business
• Opportunity to shape and improve compliance processes across a complex operational site

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £55000 – £60000 per annum + 20% pension, 33 days holiday, bonus
Location: Poole, Dorset