Facilities & Supplier Manager

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

Facilities & Supplier Manager
Location: Hatfield
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Facilities & Supplier Manager - About the Company

Our client is a successful and growing organisation looking to recruit an experienced Facilities & Supplier Manager to join their team in Hatfield.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring the workplace, facilities operations and supplier relationships are managed effectively. You will take ownership of facilities, health & safety compliance, contractor management and supplier performance, whilst identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and value.

This role would suit an experienced Facilities Manager who enjoys taking ownership, creating structure and making a tangible impact within a business.

Facilities & Supplier Manager - Details

• Office based role in Hatfield
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• 27 days holiday plus UK statutory Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Employee benefits hub including retailer discounts, gym memberships and more
• Access to digital GP, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Training and development opportunities

Facilities & Supplier Manager - Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day facilities operations across the office and warehouse environment
• 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

Facilities & Supplier Manager - What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within facilities management, ideally within an operational, warehouse, manufacturing or similar environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety, compliance, risk assessments and contractor management
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors and service providers
• Commercial awareness with experience reviewing costs, contracts and supplier performance
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify improvements and implement change
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of facilities operations
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• IWFM qualification or equivalent