Facility Manager

Bosch Group; Danesmoor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial technology is seeking a Facility Manager to oversee their main site and associated training centres. Responsibilities include managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, planning sustainability projects, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will possess extensive facilities management experience and qualifications in engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management within a major corporate organization is essential.
• Strong knowledge of facilities regulations and health & safety laws.
• Full clean UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities at Bosch Home Comfort Main Site and Training Centres.
• Ensure compliance with all external regulations related to facility management.
• Plan and implement sustainability projects aligned with Bosch Group's targets.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Degree or HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies to be shaped by your ideas? Whether in mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology, or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life across the globe.

Welcome to Bosch.

Job Description

Manage facilities at the Bosch Home Comfort Main Site in Clay Cross and the associated Training Centres to meet Bosch Group standards and expectations. Ensure expenditure on facilities provides value for money, with careful control and management. Provide strategic support and input for other Bosch Group locations within the UK regional cluster and actively participate within the Cluster service teams. On behalf of GR (Bosch Global Real Estate), preserve the value of Bosch site(s) in accordance with C/RE Central Directive "Facility Management".

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage team associates, addressing issues in liaison with HR, including recruitment, retention, remuneration, rewards, and discipline. Ensure Contribution Dialogs are completed timely and regular reviews are conducted.
• Ensure efficient use of internal resources and that external contractors and consultants provide value for money.
• Ensure site compliance with all external regulations related to facility management.
• Collaborate with Indirect Purchasing (i-Buy) to ensure proper application of purchasing rules and that all facility works and services are covered by valid contracts.
• Identify new consultants and contractors in conjunction with Indirect Purchasing to achieve optimal performance and value.
• Represent HC/GB and liaise with local government departments to support business growth and enhance community reputation.
• Complete and present annual cockpit charts to set FCM objectives.
• Plan and implement sustainability projects aligned with Bosch Group's global targets and UK strategy.
• Complete mandatory reports required by GR and HC central departments, such as annual site assessments.
• Support Cluster lead and CSTs by prioritizing tasks, organizing working groups, and providing technical guidance.
• Assist in managing budgets, timelines, and deliverables, with regular reviews.
• Develop strategies to identify and target new opportunities.
• Innovate to reduce site running costs and carbon footprint through technology upgrades and smarter solutions.
• Respond to out-of-hours emergencies (24/7 mobile response) and participate in Bosch Group activities related to Facilities Management.

This description is subject to change based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• A degree or HND in electrical or mechanical engineering is desirable. Experience in facilities management within a major corporate organization is essential.
• Management experience leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of facilities regulations and health & safety laws.
• Proven project management skills for delivering diverse facilities projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to represent the company professionally to external bodies and possess in-depth FM discipline knowledge.
• Level 6 qualification and WIFM Institute membership preferred.
• Full clean UK driving license required.

Preferred NEBOSH qualifications include:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate
• NEBOSH Management of Construction Health and Safety Risk
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

Additional Information:

We offer a competitive salary and pension contributions, along with benefits including annual bonus, health cash plan, life assurance, and other discounts. Opportunities for personal and professional development are provided.

This role is evaluated as a band 10. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK from the start and throughout employment.