Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager | North Bristol | Permanent

£55,000 - £65,000 DOE | Site Based | Excellent Benefits Package

Robert Half are working with a growing innovative manufacturing organisation based in North Bristol who are looking to recruit an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of the safe, efficient and compliant operation of their site.

This is a key leadership position within the business, responsible for facilities, infrastructure, maintenance and health & safety across both workshop and office environments. Reporting into the Manufacturing Director, the successful candidate will lead facilities strategy, manage critical site services and play a central role in supporting operational performance and future growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities professional looking to join a dynamic manufacturing environment where they can make a significant impact on site performance, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Taking full accountability for the performance, safety and upkeep of the entire site, including workshop and office facilities

Managing building services and infrastructure, including HVAC, utilities, compressed air systems, power distribution and life safety systems

Leading planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across the site

Managing site layout, space utilisation and infrastructure planning to support operational growth

Providing leadership and oversight of workshop operations through direct reports

Working closely with engineering and production teams to optimise workflows, layouts and asset utilisation

Managing health, safety and environmental compliance in line with relevant legislation and company standards

Ensuring compliance with PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM and other applicable regulations

Supporting audits and maintaining compliance with quality, customer and regulatory requirements

Driving a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in risk management

Managing relationships with external contractors, suppliers and facilities service providers

Overseeing contractor control processes, permits to work and safe systems of work

Managing facilities budgets and driving cost control across site operations

Developing and maintaining asset management and maintenance systems, ensuring accurate asset registers and lifecycle planning

Monitoring utilities consumption and identifying opportunities for efficiency and sustainability improvements

Establishing and monitoring KPIs across facilities, maintenance and health & safety performance

Leading continuous improvement initiatives to improve site reliability, safety and operational efficiency

Person Specification

Strong leadership capability with experience managing teams and driving accountability

Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation

Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with both operational teams and senior leadership

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities across planned and reactive activities

Commercially aware with the ability to balance operational requirements, risk and cost

Analytical and solutions-focused approach to problem solving and continuous improvement

Proactive, hands-on and capable of operating effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Skills & Experience

Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline

IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification

Proven experience in Facilities Management, Estates Management or Operations Management within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment

Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance management and site infrastructure

Experience using CAFM, asset management or maintenance planning systems

Demonstrable experience managing health & safety systems and regulatory compliance

Experience leading and developing teams within a technical or operational environment

Package & Benefits

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience

Site-based role in North Bristol

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business

Significant autonomy and ownership within a key leadership role

Long-term career development opportunities within a supportive and ambitious organisation

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