Job Title: Facilities Manager
Location: Washington
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary: £43,000-£52,000
About the Role
In this hands‑on position, you will take charge of site infrastructure and facilities, ensuring a compliant and well‑managed environment that keeps production flowing smoothly. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy making a visible impact, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities & Site Infrastructure
* Oversee the maintenance of site facilities, including buildings, utilities, and outdoor areas.
* Ensure all infrastructure is safe, functional, and compliant with statutory regulations.
* Plan and coordinate repairs, upgrades, and improvements as needed.
* Drive proactive maintenance to ensure long‑term site reliability.
Contractor & Supplier Management
* Coordinate activities with external contractors and service providers.
* Manage service contracts to ensure performance meets and exceeds expectations.
* Ensure contractor work is completed safely, on schedule, and to high standards.
* Control costs while maximizing service quality and value.
Compliance, Safety & Governance
* Ensure timely completion of all statutory and safety‑critical inspections.
* Maintain meticulous records that are audit‑ready at all times.
* Support safety initiatives, risk assessments and compliance audits.
* Cultivate a strong safety culture across all facilities activities.
Systems, Planning & Administration
* Raise, manage, and close facilities‑related work orders efficiently.
* Monitor backlog, response times and completion rates to drive performance.
* Track facilities KPIs and proactively report any issues.
* Collaborate closely with maintenance and engineering teams to align priorities.
Collaboration & Communication
* Liaise daily with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations.
* Communicate facilities issues clearly and professionally to all stakeholders.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the site.
* Serve as a flexible and reliable point of contact for all facilities matters.
Key Relationships
* Internal:
o Engineering and maintenance teams
o Production and operations teams
o Health, safety and quality teams
* External:
o Facilities contractors
o Service providers and suppliers
Success Is Measured
* Timely completion of statutory and safety‑critical inspections
* Meeting facilities KPIs, including backlog and response times
* Effective contractor performance and cost control
* Contribution to a safe, compliant, and well‑maintained site
Who You Are
* An experienced facilities professional from a manufacturing or industrial background.
* Skilled in communication and collaboration across multiple teams.
* Eager to embrace autonomy and responsibility in a dynamic work environment.
The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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