Facilities Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Facilities Manager to provide specialist Facilities Management expertise in order that a safe, compliant working environment with appropriate facilities for staff, visitors and volunteers is provided at Claytons Engineering Limited.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety policies and standards are fulfilled. Work safely, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, direct reports, colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors.
• Managing the day-to-day facilities management operations of the Claytons Engineering sites to ensure the highest possible standards are delivered.
• Manage a delegated budget of approx. £1m and assist the Senior Facilities Manager with the preparation of annual budgets packages and complete monthly financial performance reports.
• Lead on building safety and compliance, conduct audits, ensure systems and documentation meet statutory, regulatory, and company standards (e.g., H&S, CDM, Fire, Legionella, LOLER, PUWER, PSSR)
• Fulfils the role of an Authorised/Appointed Person for critical safety areas such as Confined Spaces, Legionella, Electrical etc.
• Manage a wide range of specialist Facilities services and contractors providing hard and soft services. Manages statutory inspections of specialist plant and equipment.
• Manage technical Facilities projects, buildings, plant and equipment alterations/refurbishments to meet with occupational demands of the business.
• Ensure the Facilities operating software systems (CAFM/IWMS) are managed effectively and align with the business service level requirements and regulatory compliance standards.
• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of the Facilities team, ensuring clear objectives, performance expectations that drive high standards and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets and be accountable for monthly reporting of budget and asset condition.
• Develop detailed service and project specifications, lead tendering processes, and negotiate and implement contracts to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
• Specify, coordinate, and oversee both planned and reactive maintenance works, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and audits across the estate, maintain a schedule of required actions, and proactively manage the implementation of improvements to ensure ongoing compliance and risk reduction.
• Manage the Permit to Work procedure and issue permits when required.
• Manage maintenance activities, operational issues, incidents and emergencies outside normal working hours when required.
• To become involved in other ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications required

Essential

• Demonstrable, significant experience in Facilities Management.
• HND or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering (electrical/mechanical) or Building Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Managing technical building services and manufacturing process projects.
• CAFM/IWMS experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Proficient operator of Microsoft Office systems

Desirable

• NEBOSH general certificate.
• Project management qualification such as APM or equivalent experience.

Experience required

Thorough understanding of Facilities Management for hard and soft services. Strong understanding of facilities-related legislation and CDM regulations. Developing and managing OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Contract specification development, mobilising and managing Facilities contractors and contracts. Managing Facilities CAFM/IWMS systems. Managing technical projects. Managing a team of people.

Suitable for someone who

Enjoys working in a service environment and is capable of managing a number of simultaneous tasks. Needs to have a pragmatic and positive attitude and works well with people internally and externally. Needs to enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems both inside and outside a team environment.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person