Facilities Coordinator

Job Title:

Facilities Co‑ordinator

Location:

Gateshead

Salary: £40,000

• Competitive salary package
• Stable, full‑time permanent position
• Opportunity to work within a large manufacturing environment
• Supportive management team
• Career development opportunities
• Exposure to large‑scale engineering and facilities projects
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Long‑term job security
• Collaborative working environment

Full Time – Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours

Early finish Friday!

Our client is a well‑established and highly respected manufacturing business with a strong presence in the UK market. Operating from a large‑scale production facility, the company is committed to maintaining high standards across safety, engineering, and operational performance. Due to continued investment and growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Facilities Co‑ordinator to support the ongoing upkeep, compliance, and improvement of the site.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Co‑ordinator to join a busy manufacturing operation in the North East.

This role will take responsibility for organising and maintaining all statutory inspections across the site, ensuring full compliance with engineering and facilities‑related regulations. You will coordinate service contracts, manage contractors, organise remedial works, and support the upkeep of the wider facility including infrastructure, welfare areas, drainage systems, and grounds maintenance.

• Coordinating statutory inspections including LOLER, gas, water, fire systems, and pressure systems
• Managing external contractors and service providers
• Reviewing and renewing service contracts
• Organising repairs and maintenance across site infrastructure
• Supporting site safety and compliance initiatives
• Managing facilities budgets and forward planning for repairs and capital expenditure
• Liaising with Engineering and Maintenance teams to plan and prioritise work effectively
• Supporting audit readiness and ensuring compliance standards are maintained

• Minimum 5 years' experience within Facilities Management or Facilities Co‑ordination
• Strong understanding of statutory inspections and compliance within an industrial environment
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers
• Budget management experience
• Good IT and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage workloads independently

• Project Management experience
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Knowledge of continuous improvement or problem‑solving techniques

This is an excellent opportunity to join a secure and growing manufacturing business where you can play a key role in maintaining and improving site standards. You'll have the chance to work across a varied and hands‑on facilities function, contributing directly to operational success while developing your career within a supportive environment.