Facilities Manager

The Role

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

Supplier & Contract Management

• 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

Planned & Reactive Maintenance

• Develop and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules
• Respond quickly to reactive issues, minimising disruption
• Identify improvement opportunities and implement cost effective solutions

Strategic Planning & Projects

• 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

Budget Management

• Manage and control the facilities budget
• Track, forecast, and report on expenditure
• Identify efficiencies and cost saving opportunities

Compliance & Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards
• Support audits, risk assessments, and H&S initiatives
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and certifications

About You

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

Desirable

• 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

What's on Offer

• 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

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