Facilities, Logistics & Site Operations Manager

Facilities, Logistics & Site Operations Manager
About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced, practical Facilities, Logistics & Site Operations Manager to own the facilities and technical logistics function across our Bristol operations. This is a broad, hands‑on ownership role in a fast-moving technical organisation. You will be accountable for the systems, suppliers, budgets, services, logistics and day‑to‑day operational control that keep our office, laboratory and pilot‑scale processing environment running effectively.

Because this is currently a single‑person function, the role combines managerial responsibility with hands‑on execution. You will own budgets, supplier performance, facilities planning, contractor coordination and technical logistics, but you will also need to handle the practical administration, tracking, purchasing, scheduling and problem‑solving yourself. It will suit someone experienced who is comfortable switching between budget control, supplier discussions, operational planning and the detail of making sure equipment, materials, documentation and services are where they need to be.

You will play a central role in the upcoming facility relocation, owning the facilities and logistics workstream for the move and helping establish scalable operating systems for the new site. You do not need to be an engineer, but you should be confident working around process equipment, laboratory or pilot plant operations, specialist contractors and regulated materials, and able to ask the right technical questions to keep work moving.

Uplift
360 is an Advanced Materials Company securing sovereign supply for Europe’s defence, security and vital industries.

We secure and produce critical advanced materials, including carbon fibre and aramids, for European defence and industry by sourcing, recovering and regenerating high‑value materials into secure industrial supply chains.

As geopolitical instability, supply chain fragility and industrial competition intensify, access to advanced materials is becoming a defining strategic advantage.

Uplift
360 is building the infrastructure and technology required to secure it.

1. Facilities, Site Operations & Contractor Management

• Own day‑to‑day facilities and site operations across the office, laboratory and pilot facility, ensuring the site remains safe, functional and ready for technical work.
• Manage contractors, service providers, utilities and specialist technical suppliers, including scopes of work, scheduling, follow‑up, performance and issue resolution.
• Own the facilities and logistics workstream for the site relocation, including equipment moves, supplier scheduling, utility readiness, storage, consumables and continuity of operations.
• Take a practical, hands‑on approach to small facility issues (e.g., minor repairs, adjustments, basic troubleshooting), ensuring contractors are brought in for specialist tasks.
• Maintain practical records for site services, utilities, assets and contracted works, ensuring issues, actions, costs and responsibilities are visible and followed through.
• Own relevant facilities and logistics budgets, tracking spend, supporting procurement discipline and challenging supplier costs where appropriate.

2. Health, Safety & Compliance Systems

• Own the day‑to‑day administration and control of H&S and compliance systems established by external consultants, including COSHH, pressure systems, waste, documentation libraries and site records.
• Coordinate site permitting, audits, inspections, policy developments and certifications such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Cyber Essentials and Joscar, drawing on external specialists where needed.
• Track and report environmental and operational metrics including…