Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Yatton, North Somerset
Salary: Competitive basic & benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the infrastructure and facilities of a busy manufacturing site in Yatton. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance, health and safety, environmental responsibility, and site-wide maintenance and organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage site functions including maintenance, cleaning, and security, utilising both in-house teams and external contractors
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards (e.g., LOLER, IET, PUWER, SEMA)
- Maintain and review scheduled maintenance for fixed assets (compressors, HVAC systems, roof fans)
- Monitor utility usage, identify irregularities, and implement energy-saving initiatives
- Drive waste reduction across water, gas, and electricity through continuous improvement and best practices
- Oversee all cleaning operations across office, shop floor, and yard areas
- Manage the recycling area and lead improvements to reduce waste streams (cardboard, plastic, etc.)
- Coordinate small building works and repairs through approved contractors
- Ensure fire safety measures are in place, including evacuation facilities and fire alarm systems
- Take ownership of site compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001 standards
- Lead, support, and develop a team of direct reports, conducting regular performance reviews
- Ensure all contractor work is conducted in line with safety procedures including SSOW, RAMS, and Permit to Work systems
Personal Attributes:
- Proven leadership ability across multidisciplinary teams
- Self-starter with a strong drive for continuous improvement
- Excellent attention to detail and a passion for operational excellence
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport at all levels
- Commercial awareness and experience in managing suppliers and contractors
- High standards of personal and professional achievement
- Innovative, practical, and results-oriented
Requirements:
- Ideally minimum 5 years’ experience in a Facilities Management leadership role
- Ideally a relevant engineering qualifications (Engineering Degree or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next challenge and are passionate about maintaining high standards and driving improvements, we would love to hear from you.
