Facilities Manager

Founded in 2004, manufacturing innovative health products for the world’s leading brands, we are an award-winning industry leader in the field of full-service nutraceutical supply. We specialise in the production of the highest quality Tablets, Capsules, Gummies, Softgels, and Powder Blends.

Our Vision

Shape the Future of Nutraceuticals with Market Leading Innovation, Quality & Collaborative Partnerships.

Our core focus is to be Healthier Together:

• Learn, Grow & Succeed as a Team.
• Energise, Align & Motivate Teams to Inspire & Drive Change.
• Empower, Support, & Equip Teams to accomplish our Vision.
• Achieve Best-in Class Performance for Quality, Compliance, Safety & Environment across the business.

Role Summary

40hrs per week (0830-1700hrs)

To support business performance and compliance, our Facilities Manager will be at the heart of our organisational missions. Responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and security of buildings and workplaces; you will be accountable for ensuring buildings meet health and safety standards and legal requirements. You will manage the facilities team, coordinate repairs, renovations, office moves, and plan for sustainability. You will also manage associated budgets and identify cost-saving measures.

You'll be involved in strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly concerning buildings and premises; areas of responsibility include:

• Building and grounds maintenance.
• Cleaning.
• Catering and vending.
• Health and safety.
• Procurement and contract management.
• Security.
• Site space management.
• Utilities and communications infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repairs: Ensure that statutory and organisational health and safety standards are applied and adhered to in delivery of the facilities management services. Oversee the internal and external upkeep of the site and facilities, including general repairs, high level cleaning, and maintaining grounds and infrastructure.
• Budget Management: Take responsibility for relevant facilities budgets and ensure cost centres are monitored appropriately to manage within budget and identify cost pressures and savings opportunities without detriment to service delivery.
• Project Management: Lead the planning and implementation of facilities lead projects, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables. Initiate, review and maintain a system of performance indicators for facilities services and equipment lifecycles.
• Sustainability: Plan and implement sustainable practices to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact in accordance with organisational sustainability objectives, such as waste reduction, water conservation, and energy efficiency improvements.
• Staff Supervision: Ensure that any directly managed staff are highly motivated and possess required skills and abilities by identifying development needs and providing coaching to develop the skills and knowledge of team members.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimise impact on services delivery. Proactively address issues that arise during the facilities and equipment lifecycle.
• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and expectations. Ensure client satisfaction through regular engagement and feedback.
• Third-Party Contractor Management: Manage relationships with contractors, ensuring legislative compliance, quality of work, and negotiating contracts.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategies for facilities management, including capital projects and sustainability initiatives. Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the facilities team. Identify areas for process enhancement and implement best practices.

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical skills, leadership abilities, and strong interpersonal communication skills. You will manage budgets, oversee maintenance, and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for employees and site visitors. Additionally, you will need a proactive and adaptable mindset with a robust determination to excel. Significantly, a proven track record and experience are important; however, we prioritise our selection process based on the candidate’s skills, knowledge, and competencies.

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

The role of Facilities Manager is multifaceted and requires both industry-specific qualifications and technical abilities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Formal Education:

• A degree or appropriate technical qualification at a higher level, such as BTECH HNC/HND in a construction or facilities related field.
• Ideally, member of a recognised relevant professional body, such as:
• Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
• British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)
• IOSH/NEBOSH

Experience

• Substantial post-qualification experience of facilities & maintenance management.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in the delivery of major building improvement and repair/maintenance projects within agreed time scales and allocated budgets.
• Experience in the commissioning and management of external technical consultants to deliver a program of capital improvement and repair works.
• Experience of undertaking and reviewing elemental building condition surveys.
• Experience of managing projects and works within a rapidly changing environment with frequent requirements to produce original and innovative solutions to problems for which no pre-set plan or procedure exists.

Skills

• Leadership and Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and delegate tasks.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to manage expectations and stakeholders. Persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Legislative Standards: Knowledge of statutory standards and requirements for the safe management of buildings and site facilities in respect to building repair, maintenance and operation.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to plan, schedule, and manage resources effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Critical thinking and analytical skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Business Acumen: Understanding of business principles and how facilities projects fit into a strategic environment. A good understanding of budget management including ability to draft
• project plans and bids for funding.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships across a broad spectrum of internal and external stakeholders.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Openness to change and ability to adjust plans as needed.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness and accuracy in planning and execution.

Available Benefits

• Join the market leaders in the field of full-service nutraceutical supply.
• Located in Hemswell Cliff, Lincolnshire – we are commutable from Lincoln, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Gainsborough, & Doncaster areas.
• Role specific non-Contractual Bonuses.
• Incremental holiday scheme.
• Company pension and benefit schemes.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Free on-site & secure car parking.
• Employee welfare initiatives.
• Loyalty bonus schemes.
• Smarter flexible working opportunities.
• Free employee refreshments.
• Employee ‘Health-Hub’ with access to discounted nutraceutical products.
• Employee social events.

Applications

If you would like to apply for this role or require more information, please contact the HR Department on 01427 666000

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and covering letter to the HR Department.

We will ask for references after making a conditional offer. All external appointments are subject to two satisfactory work references. One must be the applicant's present or most recent employer.

In exceptional cases, either one or both references do not need to be work references. This may apply to school-leavers, or returners to work after a long career break. Where this is the case, we will seek character references instead.

We operate a No Agency Recruitment Process.

All data is collected & managed in accordance with The Data Protection Act 1998.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person