Facilities Manager

Howdens is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our team at our purpose-built, state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution facility in Raunds, Northamptonshire.

In this role, you will take responsibility for ensuring the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of all site infrastructure across our three Raunds locations. This includes managing buildings, utilities, warehouse support systems, and environmental controls, ensuring seamless operations and full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations.

In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll lead a dedicated team driving preventative maintenance programmes, supporting capital projects, and ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

Location | Raunds, Northamptonshire
Reporting to | Site Engineering Manager
Shift | Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours

Why Join Howdens as a Facilities Manager:

- You’ll play a key role within the site’s Engineering Leadership Team, influencing the direction of facility improvements and driving operational excellence.
- You’ll have the opportunity to lead initiatives in energy reduction, environmental performance, and fire prevention.
- We offer excellent development opportunities within one of the UK’s most successful manufacturers.
- Be part of a business that values teamwork, innovation, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What Will You Be Doing as the Facilities Manager:

As Facilities Manager, you will take ownership of maintaining and improving the site’s infrastructure, ensuring it remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. You will:

- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Engineers and a Permit Controller, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee all facilities-related systems, fire prevention measures, boilers, and utilities.
- Manage statutory compliance activities across PSSR, DSEAR, Asbestos, BOAS, and other relevant regulations.
- Coordinate and control engineering contract support services, ensuring effective contractor management and Permit to Work compliance.
- Drive energy reduction and environmental improvement initiatives, supporting Howdens’ sustainability goals.
- Contribute to site capital expenditure planning and project delivery.
- Integrate and manage the site’s CMMS system for facilities assets.
- Deputise for the Site Engineering Manager when required and support cross-functional collaboration with Production, HSE, and Engineering teams.
- Your success in this role will be measured by strong compliance performance, reliable facility uptime, effective budget control, and the engagement and development of your team.

What Do You Need to Qualify for the Facilities Manager Role

To succeed as our Facilities Manager, you’ll bring a strong engineering background, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.

You will have:

- Time-served engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years post-apprenticeship
- HNC/HND in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- NEBOSH and BOAS training
- A proven track record in facilities or engineering management
- Strong knowledge of utilities management, including gas, water, compressed air, and boiler systems
- Experience leading teams and managing contractors within a compliance-focused environment
- Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations and statutory requirements

- Experience with preventative maintenance systems and SAP-based stores management
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to root cause analysis and proactive maintenance
- IT literacy, including experience with CMMS or maintenance management systems
- The ability to build collaboration between Engineering and Operations to drive continuous improvement and site performance

What can we offer you as a Facilities Manager:

- Competitive salary and annual company bonus
- Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
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