FACILITIES MANAGER
Salary: £52,000 + Bonus
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shift: Monday – Friday Days (8:00am – 4:30pm)
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Facilities Manager to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business operating within the food production sector. The company has invested heavily into its modern production facilities and engineering infrastructure, creating a stable and professional environment for an experienced facilities or site services professional.
The Facilities Manager will play a key role within the engineering function, taking responsibility for all site services, utilities, compliance, and facilities operations across the manufacturing site. This is a leadership role where you will manage the Facilities Engineer directly and support the wider engineering department when required.
Responsibilities
- Management and operation of steam boilers and steam distribution systems
- Co-ordination of insurance inspections and rectification of reported defects
- Management and maintenance of compressed air systems and distribution networks
- Management of HVAC, refrigeration, and chilling systems
- Building and external site maintenance
- Maintenance of emergency lighting and fixed electrical infrastructure
- Managing Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
- Management of fire alarms, intruder alarms, fire equipment, and fire doors
- Site duty holder responsibilities for Legionella (L8), electrical safety, pressurised systems, and asbestos
- Management of water systems, generators, transformers, and electrical switchgear
- Ensuring compliance with PUWER, PSSR, and LOLER regulations
- Supporting and leading the engineering team when required
Non‑Negotiable Requirements
- Previous experience within a Facilities, Site Services, or Facilities Engineering role
- Strong understanding of site services equipment and facilities management within manufacturing
- Leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering environment
- Understanding of engineering legislation and compliance standards
- Experience managing contractors, inspections, and maintenance schedules
Requirements
- Knowledge of boilers, compressed air systems, HVAC, and utilities equipment
- Electrical infrastructure and facilities maintenance experience
- Ability to lead and motivate teams across engineering and maintenance departments
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Experience working within manufacturing or industrial environments
Desirable Requirements
- Food, FMCG, dairy, or manufacturing background
- Experience acting as a site duty holder
- Health & Safety or compliance-related qualifications advantageous
- Lean manufacturing understanding beneficial
Benefits
- Working for a highly respected and long-established manufacturing business
- Annual company bonus scheme
- Pension scheme (9% total contribution)
- BV Rewards discount scheme
- Sick pay scheme
- Free electric vehicle charging on site
- Long-term stability within a growing engineering function
- Opportunity to lead and influence facilities operations across a modern production site
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