Maintenance & Facilities Manager

Hunter Savage; Crumlin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food distribution is looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee operations in a new distribution center. This role offers the chance to lead a team in a cutting-edge facility, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while managing maintenance and contractor activities. The position promises career growth with opportunities for professional development and involvement in strategic projects. If you are passionate about making an impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Health insurance & life cover

Enhanced leave & wellbeing days

Onsite gym

Parking

Generous training & development support

Staff discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities or support services management.
• Proven experience managing complex distribution or FMCG sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance and contractor coordination.

Skills

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Leadership

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Engineering/Trade Qualification

Job description

Facilities Manager – Belfast (New Distribution Centre)
Location: Co Antrim
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

A leading name in food distribution is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join their expanding operations in Northern Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major transformation, working in a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution facility that will shape the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Role:

1. Brand New Facility – You’ll play a key role in launching a high-spec multi-temperature site designed for efficiency, sustainability, and future growth.
2. Career Growth – Join a company offering long-term progression, development programmes, and involvement in strategic projects from day one.
3. Make an Impact – Manage facilities operations, contractors, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a critical leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of technicians, contractors, and vendors to maintain compliance with Health & Safety and environmental standards.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance (PPM), service inspections, and statutory compliance.
• Oversee contractor coordination, ensuring documentation and safety procedures are in place.
• Support budget management, cost control, and procurement of materials/services.
• Implement innovations and improvements in facilities performance and service delivery.

What You’ll Bring:

• Engineering/trade qualification and 5+ years’ experience in facilities or support services management.
• Proven experience managing complex distribution or FMCG sites (multi-temperature environments a plus).
• Strong project management, contractor oversight, and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility with working hours and a full clean driving licence.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance & life cover
• Enhanced leave & wellbeing days
• Onsite gym & parking
• State-of-the-art working environment
• Generous training & development support
• Staff discounts, tuition reimbursement & more

For further information, and to apply for this Facilities / Maintenance Manager position or other engineering opportunities, please contact Conor O’Hagan or visit our Website.

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