Head of Facilities & Maintenance - UK & Ireland

Gategroup; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to spearhead maintenance operations across multiple sites. You will ensure compliance and operational efficiency, lead a maintenance team, develop preventative programs, and manage projects from inception to completion. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in maintenance management, with excellent technical knowledge in engineering and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Effective communication with both engineers and executives is crucial.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing maintenance in a production environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the maintenance team to ensure production facilities remain compliant and operational.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Manage contractor expectations and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Maintenance management experience

Preventative maintenance development

Technical knowledge in electrical or mechanical engineering

Proficiency in MS Project

Analytical skills for data interpretation

Education

Formal training in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

A leading food service provider in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to spearhead maintenance operations across multiple sites. You will ensure compliance and operational efficiency, lead a maintenance team, develop preventative programs, and manage projects from inception to completion. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in maintenance management, with excellent technical knowledge in engineering and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Effective communication with both engineers and executives is crucial.