Facilities & SHE Leader for Global Manufacturing

Optos PLC; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Optos PLC in Dunfermline, Scotland, is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead UK facilities, health & safety, and environmental performance. You will set direction, drive best practice, and collaborate with global sites to deliver safe, compliant work environments.

Lead strategic facilities planning, optimize operations, ensure ISO/OSHA alignment, and manage cross-functional teams for continuous improvement and cost-effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience driving operational excellence in facilities management and SHE compliance.
• Integrate health & safety regulations and environmental standards into operations.
• Project management and continuous improvement across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with senior leaders, driving alignment across facilities and SHE.
• Lead organisational change to deliver sustainable results.
• Develop facilities, health & safety, and environmental strategies for UK operations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental legislation and ISO standards.
• Drive energy efficiency, waste reduction and ISO14001 compliance.
• Oversee maintenance, security, cleaning, waste management and contractor performance.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure value for money.
• Support growth and resilience via strategic facilities planning.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & Safety

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder management

Lean tools

Change management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH qualification

Experience in manufacturing

Job description

Optos PLC in Dunfermline, Scotland, is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead UK facilities, health & safety, and environmental performance. You will set direction, drive best practice, and collaborate with global sites to deliver safe, compliant work environments.

Lead strategic facilities planning, optimize operations, ensure ISO/OSHA alignment, and manage cross-functional teams for continuous improvement and cost-effective service delivery.