Industrial Facilities Manager

Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK; Salford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 15%

Sign-on bonus up to £5,000

Telephone allowance

Enhanced Pension

Free On-site parking

Onsite Canteen

Volunteer days

Job summary

Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK is seeking a seasoned Facilities Manager to lead onsite engineering and maintenance, coordinating with external contractors to keep site utilities and energy systems safe and efficient.

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will drive energy improvement, ensure EA permit and ISO 14001 compliance, develop emergency plans, and contribute to CAPEX planning while supporting daily production operations.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Science, Mathematics and English.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering or Science, ideally with a degree.
• 5+ years’ experience as Facilities Manager in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Leadership experience and/or qualification is an advantage.
• Experience with ISO 14001 is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site utilities (steam boilers, water treatment, effluent) for optimal operation.
• Lead energy efficiency improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage onsite engineers and liaise with external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with EA permit and ISO 14001.
• Develop emergency response plans and safety procedures.
• Negotiate supplier contracts and manage service delivery.
• Maintain water and heating across the site.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

Facilities management

ISO 14001

Communication

Team development

Education

Level 3 Eng/Science

Degree (advantage)

Job description

Industrial Facilities Manager

Location: Swinton, Manchester

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

Sign on bonus: **Up to £5,000**

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent / On-Site

About Us

Luxfer is a forward-thinking, technology-driven business where our core values—Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork—guide everything we do. We are passionate about developing and manufacturing high-quality products while maintaining long-term partnerships with our customers.

We now have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Facilities Manager , working in a dynamic, hands‑on role within our engineering and operations department. This is your chance to build your career in the innovative chemical & materials manufacturing industry.

Role Overview

As the Facilities Manager, reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will manage a small team of onsite engineers and work with external contractors to ensure the site utilities, including onsite steam boilers, water treatment plant and effluent plant are operating at their optimum, complying with all relevant regulations including to our EA permit and ISO 14001 certification. Additionally you will lead both short- and long-term objectives within the site facilities department to drive energy improvement and sustainability initiatives. You’ll be a problem solver for facilities-related issues and liaise with a range of site personnel, including operators, engineers and health and safety teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings and utilities plant to determine required services, repairs, and maintenance, and oversee corrective actions using internal or external resources.
• Manage site HVAC, security, and fire systems, ensuring service contracts and testing are completed on schedule.
• Organise and manage the workload of the facilities team, supporting the development of Facility Engineers and Apprentices.
• Ensure essential utilities (gas, steam, compressed air, water, electricity) are available to the production plant, maintaining and updating SOPs as needed.
• Provide facilities expertise to support and contribute to the site CAPEX plan, forecasting future needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and environmental regulations, maintaining accurate records, reports, and compliance audits, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Oversee the delivery of supplier services, negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence to timescales, quality, and cost.
• Maintain essential amenities such as water and heating across the site.
• Implement strategies to improve energy efficiency, evaluate consumption, and recommend sustainable practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, safety, and administration, to support facility needs and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to maintain facility safety and minimize disruptions during emergencies.

About You

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Science, Mathematics, and English.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, ideally higher level qualification such as degree.
• Proven experience (min 5 years) as a Facilities Manager within in Industrial manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices.
• Understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.(Leadership experience and/or qualification an advantage)
• Experience with ISO 14001 an advantage.

The package

• Competitive salary £45,000 -£55,000pa
• Special sign on bonus of up to £5,000 (£2,500 in first pay and£2,500 on passing probation, only applicable to certain roles,T&C’s apply)
• Annual bonus scheme of up to 15%
• Telephone allowance
• Enhanced Pension
• Free On-site parking
• Onsite Canteen
• Paid Volunteer days

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. If you wish to request that your application be considered under the terms of our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please explicitly state so in your CV and / or accompanying cover letter.