Facilities Manager; North

Position: Facilities Manager (North)
The Senior Specialist, Facility Services is responsible for the effective management, maintenance, safety, and operational performance and workplace environment for Schneider Sites.

(Telford, Coventry, Smethwick, Chippenham, Warrington - with potential to support Leeds and Scarborough when required)

The role ensures that facilities, infrastructure, and support services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all relevant legislation, providing a high-quality workplace experience for employees, visitors, and stakeholders.

What will you do?
Lead facilities operations across multiple Schneider Electric sites, ensuring safe, efficient, and well-maintained workplaces.
Manage planned and reactive maintenance, driving high standards of building performance and service delivery.
Oversee key building services including HVAC, electrical systems, lighting, lifts, water systems, and critical infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory requirements, including contractor management and permit-to-work processes.
Manage and develop relationships with facilities suppliers and service partners, monitoring performance against SLAs and KPIs.
Deliver high-quality workplace services, including cleaning, catering, reception, and waste management.
Act as the main facilities contact for employees, site leadership teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
Lead facilities projects such as refurbishments, fit-outs, relocations, and infrastructure upgrades.
Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, identifying opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and employee experience.
Provide operational updates, performance reporting, and recommendations to support continuous improvement across the estate.

What are the key skills we are looking for?
Strong facilities management and operational leadership skills.
Excellent contractor, supplier, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Thorough knowledge of UK health, safety, and compliance requirements.
Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
Technical understanding of building services and infrastructure.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong project management and organisational skills.

What qualifications will make you successful?
Technically competent and knowledgeable
5+ years' experience managing facilities operations within a commercial or corporate environment.
IOSH Certification
Experience managing contractors, budgets, compliance, and workplace services.
Strong understanding of building services, maintenance practices, and statutory compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and relevant IT systems.

Desirable
City & Guild Level 3/NVQ
Relevant Facilities Management qualification (e.g., IWFM, BIFM or equivalent) desirable.
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification desirable.

What's in it for me?
Lead high-visibility projects that shape how we operate sustainably and efficiently
Work on initiatives that directly support electrification, safety, and environmental goals
Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Grow your career while making a tangible impact on our sites and communities Bring your facility expertise to a role where sustainability meets strategy - apply today!

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