Facilities Manager

Job Title - Facilities Manager

Duration - Temp to Perm (initial 6-month contract)

Working Model - Towcester (On-site)

Salary/Rate - Hourly rate negotiable, £50k–£55k perm

Facilities Manager Overview

I'm looking for an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in manufacturing environments, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production equipment, plant assets, and site infrastructure. Skilled in planned and reactive maintenance, contractor management, compliance, and continuous improvement, with a focus on maximising equipment reliability, minimising downtime, and supporting operational performance.

The Facilities Manager role will involve:

• Managing the day-to-day operation and maintenance of production equipment, plant assets, and site utilities to support manufacturing activities
• Leading planned and reactive maintenance programmes to maximise equipment reliability and minimise production downtime
• Managing maintenance engineers, contractors, and external suppliers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with statutory requirements
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, environmental standards, and planned inspection schedules
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency
• Managing maintenance budgets, asset records, and capital improvement projects while ensuring business objectives and production targets are achieved

The Facilities Manager will need to have the following attributes:

• A minimum of 5 years' management experience within a Facilities Management or Production/Manufacturing environment (manufacturing experience preferred)
• IOSH qualification
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and engineering activities
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and asset management
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV, along with your availability and hourly rate expectations.