Facilities Manager - Rail

TXM Recruit; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee fleet site services within a regulated environment. The role involves managing maintenance contracts and budgets, ensuring compliance with legal regulations, and leading a dedicated team of 6. Successful candidates will have qualifications in engineering and experience in a multi-site facility context. This 6-month contract is based in East Midlands, offering a pay rate of £200-£250 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-site depot facilities in a regulated environment.
• Proven track record in managing P&L responsibilities for maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of compliance with legal and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
• Manage maintenance contracts and budgets effectively.
• Lead and develop a performance-driven team.

Skills

Property maintenance

Contract management

Budget management

Team leadership

Supply chain understanding

Education

HND/C in engineering or related field

CDM regulation qualification

Tools

ISO9001

IOSH/NEBOSH

ISO14001

Job description

Do you have proven experience managing multi‑site depot facilities, contractors, and statutory compliance in a regulated environment? Can you lead site services teams and budgets to keep fleet facilities safe, compliant, and operationally effective?

TXM Recruit are sourcing a Facilities Manager for East Midlands Railway. This is a 6‑month contract paying £200‑£250 per day, located at EMR's Etches Park depot.

The role is responsible for ensuring fleet depots and outstation sites are fully compliant, safe, and fit for purpose through the timely procurement, maintenance, and renewal of infrastructure, plant, and equipment. This includes managing planned and reactive maintenance, delivering site projects, overseeing contractor performance, and ensuring all legal, statutory, and HSE requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all land, buildings, plant and equipment and track are maintained and renewed to the specified frequency as laid down in Network Rail's Group and Line Standards, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements, Health & Safety regulations, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures.
• Effectively manage the maintenance and upkeep of the plant and machinery utilised at Etches Park Depot.
• Manage site maintenance contracts and ensure contractors on site meet legal and company requirements.
• Manage and control allocated budgets and ensure cost reductions where possible.
• Assist the Depot Manager in preparation of manpower, staff costs, materials and overhead budget.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Lead a team of 6 employees.

Skills Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications Required

• Educated to HND/C in an appropriate engineering qualification (desirable).
• Qualified to CDM regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of property, plant and equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, IOSH/NEBOSH, ISO14001.
• Experience of managing Profit and Loss (P&L) responsibilities for maintenance.
• Understanding of procurement/supply chain.

Job Title: Facilities Manager / Fleet Site Services Manager
Pay Rate: £200‑£250 per day (PAYE or Umbrella)
Location: Etches Park, Derby, East Midlands
Contract: 6 months
Hours: Full time – Monday to Friday

Shortlisted candidates will be required to pass a safety critical medical before an official offer can be made.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, friendly, and fast‑paced team, delivering essential services.

TXM Recruit is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long‑term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.