Job summary
Our client within the Aerospace sector, is currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Facilities Manager in the Burnley area on a permanent basis.
Key skills required for this role
Senior leadership experience, strong budget management, EN9100 quality compliance and industrial security practices. Delivering complex industrial capital projects
Important
Senior leadership experience, strong budget management, EN9100 quality compliance and industrial security practices. Delivering complex industrial capital projects
Job description
Are you an experienced Head of Facilities Manager with a passion for delivering complex industrial projects and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and manage all aspects of facilities services across our large industrial site.
This is a pivotal role within a global high-technology organisation operating at the forefront of aviation, defense, and space markets. With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation, our company plays a critical role in shaping the future of air transport.
What You'll Be Doing:
1. Leading the delivery of strategic capital investment plans and large-scale revenue projects (up to £6M)
2. Reporting on plant availability, maintenance, and compliance to the Site Board of Directors
3. Overseeing both hard and soft services, working within Total Facilities Management (TFM) principles
4. Acting as Site Security Manager in liaison with corporate security functions
5. Ensuring statutory and HSE compliance for all infrastructure and plant-related topics
6. Managing EN9100 'A' category quality compliance for facilities-related processes
7. Driving CAPEX planning and presenting business cases to senior stakeholders
8. Developing and implementing improvement strategies across security and infrastructure
What You'll Need:
9. Minimum 7 years' experience in a first-tier industrial environment, ideally aerospace or similar
10. Proven experience in delivering complex industrial capital projects
11. Engineering degree (BEng or equivalent)
12. Minimum 3 years working in a modern, proactive maintenance environment
13. Strong budget management experience (projects valued £10M+)
14. In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance and regulatory standards
15. Leadership experience managing large teams within a service provider or contractor setting
16. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all business levels
17. Experience with EN9100 quality compliance and industrial security practices
18. Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and ideally AutoCAD and SAP
19. Six Sigma or Lean certification (desirable)
20. Experience in crisis management within facilities/infrastructure (desirable)
What We Offer:
21. 37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with early finish on Fridays
22. 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with option to purchase 5 more
23. Generous employer pension contributions with flexible options
24. Private medical insurance and life assurance
25. Income protection plan and enhanced family leave policies
26. Professional development and career support
27. Subsidised on-site catering and electric car charging
28. Corporate wellbeing and fitness membership benefits
29. Access to high street discounts and employee assistance programmes
30. Regular team-building and leadership development events
If you're ready to make a strategic impact in a global, forward-thinking organisation and thrive in a challenging industrial environment, we want to hear from you.
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