Location: On site
Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday
Description of the role: As Facilities Manager at our client, ReAgent, you will be responsible for ensuring their buildings, grounds, and site services are maintained to the highest standards. You will manage the building condition, utilities contracts, grounds upkeep, and statutory testing, while overseeing external contractors and coordinating with internal teams. The role is key to ensuring their facilities remain safe, compliant, and efficient, with minimal disruption to operations. Working closely with the Engineering and Operations teams, you will ensure clear boundaries of responsibility between facilities management and plant/machinery maintenance.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee upkeep, repair & refurbishment of company buildings & facilities
2. Plan & deliver maintenance schedules to ensure compliance, safety & minimal disruption
3. Manage refurbishment & improvement projects, liaising with contractors & internal stakeholders
4. Work with Purchasing to manage utilities contracts (electricity, gas, water, waste)
5. Monitor utilities usage & identify efficiency improvements & cost savings
6. Manage pest control contracts & ensure preventive measures are in place
7. Oversee grounds maintenance to keep external areas safe, tidy & compliant
8. Schedule & oversee fixed wire & PAT testing to ensure electrical safety compliance
9. Manage intruder & fire alarm systems, including regular testing, servicing & upkeep
10. Select & manage contractors for building, utilities, pest, testing & grounds services
11. Ensure contractors comply with company policies, permits to work & HSE standards
12. Work with Operations & Engineering to plan maintenance & repairs with minimal downtime
13. Define & agree boundaries of responsibility between Facilities & Engineering teams
14. Maintain accurate records of inspections, contracts & maintenance activities
Required skills & experience:
15. Proven experience in facilities management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment
16. Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities contracts, statutory testing & contractor management
17. Ability to manage multiple maintenance & refurbishment projects
18. Excellent communication & negotiation skills with ability to work effectively across teams
19. Good understanding of health, safety & compliance requirements
20. Organised, proactive & capable of balancing hands-on tasks with strategic planning
Qualifications:
21. Relevant facilities management qualification (desirable but not essential)
22. Health & safety training or certification (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH) preferred
23. Evidence of continued professional development in facilities or maintenance management
Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum
Benefits:
24. Generous company pension
25. Minimum 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
26. Life insurance
27. Enhanced maternity/paternity
28. Free onsite parking
29. Friendly place to work
30. Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance
About Our Client – ReAgent Chemical Services Limited
ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. They are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Their core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways they do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours & Living Wage Employer.