Facilities & Supplier Lead – Safe, Efficient Operations

Job Advert; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Discretionary bonus

Employee benefits

Digital GP access

Training & development

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Our client in Hatfield is seeking an experienced Facilities & Supplier Manager to oversee office and warehouse operations, safety compliance and supplier performance. This is a hands-on role with ownership of contractor relationships and facilities contracts.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage risk and audits, maintain records and reports, and contribute to a professional, well-equipped workplace. Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management in operational/warehouse/manufacturing environments.
• Strong health & safety, compliance, risk assessments and contractor management.
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Commercial awareness with costs, contracts and supplier performance.
• Confident communicator with ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive approach with ability to identify improvements and implement change.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of facilities operations.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities operations across the office and warehouse.
• Ensure the site remains safe, compliant, well maintained and welcoming for employees and visitors.
• Manage relationships with external contractors and suppliers, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Oversee facilities contracts including cleaning, maintenance, security, waste management and other site services.
• Review supplier performance, identify improvements and support contract reviews and tender processes.
• Maintain accurate facilities records including compliance documentation, certificates, inspections and risk assessments.
• Take ownership of health & safety processes, supporting ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.
• Manage audits, incident reporting, corrective actions and safety initiatives.
• Develop proactive maintenance schedules and ensure key compliance activities are completed on time.
• Monitor facilities spend and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value.
• Support ISO 45001 accreditation and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Provide updates and reports to senior stakeholders on facilities, compliance and supplier performance.
• Support and develop the wider facilities team.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Health & safety

Supplier management

Communication

Organization

IT skills

Education

IWFM qualification or equivalent

Job description

Our client in Hatfield is seeking an experienced Facilities & Supplier Manager to oversee office and warehouse operations, safety compliance and supplier performance. This is a hands-on role with ownership of contractor relationships and facilities contracts.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage risk and audits, maintain records and reports, and contribute to a professional, well-equipped workplace. Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours, with a competitive salary and benefits package.