Location:
UK - Maidstone
Job Family
Real Estate & Facilities
Time Type
Full time
Job Requisition ID
R0008525
Experience Years
5-10 Years of Experience
Employee Type
Regular
About The Opportunity
The Engineering & Technical Facilities Manager will oversee the maintenance and operational integrity of buildings, infrastructure, and production equipment across all sites in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) region. This role ensures that facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and in compliance with safety/legislative standards, while upholding Driscoll’s core values of humility, passion, and trustworthiness.
Responsibilities
In this role, you combine strategic oversight with hands-on leadership. You ensure business continuity, compliance and performance across facilities operations, while leading teams and stakeholders towards efficient and future-ready solutions.
Facilities Maintenance & Operations
* Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs for buildings and technical installations
* Ensure compliance of all systems (HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing) with regulatory and safety standards
* Manage the EMEA maintenance budget and drive cost optimisation
* Lead sustainability and energy-reduction initiatives, supporting Scope 2 reduction and the journey to Net Zero 2032
Project & Investment Management
* Lead engineering and maintenance projects across EMEA, delivered on time, within scope and budget
* Develop and manage a 3–5 year facilities and capital investment plan
* Identify and implement opportunities to improve performance, reliability and efficiency
Leadership & Collaboration
* Lead, develop and engage Maintenance & Engineering teams across the EMEA region
* Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
* Assess capability needs and implement targeted training and development plans
Safety, Standards & Quality
* Champion health & safety in close collaboration with H&S teams
* Conduct audits and risk assessments to ensure safe working environments
* Develop, implement and maintain Driscoll’s facilities and engineering standards
Candidate Profile
You are a people-oriented technical leader with a strong sense of ownership and a collaborative mindset. You combine engineering expertise with strategic thinking and are comfortable operating in a multi-site, multicultural environment.
* Proven experience in Engineering and/or Facilities Management
* Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations, with a people-first approach
* Demonstrated ability to manage projects, budgets and vendor relationships transparently
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Proactive, solution-driven and energised by continuous improvement
* Willingness to travel regularly across the EMEA region
About Driscolls
Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.
Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo. Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro. Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.
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