Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Rugeley (plus travel to High Wycombe)
Salary: £Competitive + Benefits
Key Skills: Facilities Management, Service Agreements, Contract Management, Maintenance, Planning, Budgets, Compliance, H&S, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Drives License
The Role
As a strategic recruitment partner to ESCO Maritime, we are looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to take full ownership of facilities management across two growing sites.
This is a newly created role, offering a unique opportunity to shape how facilities are managed, maintained, and developed over the long term. You will play a key part in both the day-to-day running of the sites and the strategic planning of future upgrades and investment.
This is a varied position, ideal for someone who is equally comfortable solving problems on the ground as they are planning for the future.
Key Responsibilities as the Facilities Manager:
Operational Facilities Management
- Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all facilities
- Carry out and coordinate hands-on repairs where appropriate
- Supervise and support the Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Ensure all facilities are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose
Supplier & Contract Management
- Source, appoint, and manage external contractors and service providers
- Negotiate contracts to ensure best value and service quality
- Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships
Planned & Reactive Maintenance
- Develop and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules
- Respond quickly to reactive issues
- Identify improvement opportunities and implement cost-effective solutions
Strategic Planning & Projects
- Develop and maintain a rolling 10-year facilities maintenance and investment plan
- Lead site improvement projects, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades
- Contribute to long-term site development and capacity planning
Budget Management
- Manage and control the facilities budget
- Track, forecast, and report on expenditure
- Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
Compliance & Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards
- Support audits, risk assessments, and H&S initiatives
- Maintain accurate records of inspections and certifications
About You
You will be a practical, solutions-focused Facilities professional who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys taking ownership.
Essential:
- Proven experience in a facilities Manager (or similar) role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments
- Strong hands-on maintenance knowledge across building systems
- Experience managing contractors and negotiating service agreements
- Ability to manage both reactive and planned maintenance
- Budget management experience
- Good understanding of UK H&S and facilities compliance
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Experience in defence or highly regulated environments
- Relevant qualifications (Facilities Management, Engineering, Surveying, etc.)
- IOSH, NEBOSH, or IWFM certification
- Experience developing long-term asset or maintenance strategies
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
- Flexible working hours
- A high-impact role in a growing organisation
- Real ownership and autonomy to shape facilities strategy
- A varied role across multiple sites
So, if you are interested in joining ESCO Maritime, working with experts in their field as the Facilities Manager, hit that apply button now!
***PLEASE NOTE***
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy