Pharma Facilities Manager - Hard & Soft Services Lead

Apleona Hsg Facility Management; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

25 days + BH

Monthly car allowance

Life assurance

Healthcare cover

Employee discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to work

Access to a virtual GP

Health & wellbeing app

Job summary

Apleona UK has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager with an engineering background to oversee and lead our FM team at a prestigious client site in Runcorn. You will take the lead in coordinating day-to-day operations, hard and soft FM services, and managing on-site teams, while aligning deliverables with IFM requirements and client objectives.

A strong knowledge of both hard and soft FM is essential, with a safety-first approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Pharmaceutical / highly compliant environment is desirable.
• Proven training and leadership of a facilities team to uphold high standards.
• Excellent knowledge of hard services within FM and related electrical/mechanical systems.
• Understanding of financial budgeting, management and control techniques.
• Familiarity with service provision contracts and contract administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Health & Safety knowledge; IOSH or NEBOSH desirable.
• Flexible approach to working hours to ensure client needs are met.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and Outlook; full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of hard and soft FM services with focus on excellence and compliance.
• Own health & safety, budget management, and overall contract performance.
• Develop and motivate on-site teams, driving continuous improvement.
• Manage subcontractors and service partners for quality and value.
• Drive customer-focused service and maintain strong client relationships.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery aligned with strategic objectives.
• Provide regular performance reporting and lead projects as required.

Skills

Pharmaceutical environment experience

Health & safety knowledge (IOSH/NEBOSH

Team leadership & training

Contract administration

Budgeting and cost control

Strong communication skills

Mechanical & electrical building ser v

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Apleona UK has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager with an engineering background to oversee and lead our FM team at a prestigious client site in Runcorn. You will take the lead in coordinating day-to-day operations, hard and soft FM services, and managing on-site teams, while aligning deliverables with IFM requirements and client objectives.

A strong knowledge of both hard and soft FM is essential, with a safety-first approach.