Facilities Manager
Posted 12 days 13 hours ago by Gold Group Limited
As a strategic recruitment partner to ESCO Maritime, we are looking for a proactive and hands on Facilities Manager to take full ownership of facilities management across two growing sites.
This is a newly created role, offering a unique opportunity to shape how facilities are managed, maintained, and developed over the long term. You will play a key part in both the day to day running of the sites and the strategic planning of future upgrades and investment.
This is a varied position, ideal for someone who is equally comfortable solving problems on the ground as they are planning for the future.
Key Responsibilities as the Facilities Manager Operational Facilities Management- Oversee the day to day operation and maintenance of all facilities
- Carry out and coordinate hands on repairs where appropriate
- Supervise and support the Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Ensure all facilities are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose
- Source, appoint, and manage external contractors and service providers
- Negotiate contracts to ensure best value and service quality
- Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships
- Develop and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules
- Respond quickly to reactive issues, minimising disruption
- Identify improvement opportunities and implement cost effective solutions
- Develop and maintain a rolling 10 year facilities maintenance and investment plan
- Lead site improvement projects, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades
- Contribute to long term site development and capacity planning
- Manage and control the facilities budget
- Track, forecast, and report on expenditure
- Identify efficiencies and cost saving opportunities
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards
- Support audits, risk assessments, and H&S initiatives
- Maintain accurate records of inspections and certifications
You will be a practical, solutions focused Facilities professional who thrives in a hands on role and enjoys taking ownership.
Essential- Proven experience in a facilities Manager (or similar) role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Strong hands on maintenance knowledge across building systems
- Experience managing contractors and negotiating service agreements
- Ability to manage both reactive and planned maintenance
- Budget management experience
- Good understanding of UK H&S and facilities compliance
- Strong organisational and problem solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience in defence or highly regulated environments
- Relevant qualifications (Facilities Management, Engineering, Surveying, etc.)
- IOSH, NEBOSH, or IWFM certification
- Experience developing long term asset or maintenance strategies
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
- Flexible working hours
- A high impact role in a growing organisation
- Real ownership and autonomy to shape facilities strategy
- A varied role across multiple sites
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy
INDALL
Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Rugeley (plus travel to High Wycombe)
Salary: £Competitive + Benefits
Key Skills: Facilities Management, Service Agreements, Contract Management, Maintenance, Planning, Budgets, Compliance, H&S, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Drives License