Engineering & Facilities Manager Salary: £57,000 + £5,500 car allowance + benefits Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm On-Call: 1 in 3 rota
The Role A large, well-established chilled distribution site is seeking an Engineering & Facilities Manager to take ownership of site engineering, facilities, and contractor management following a planned retirement.
This is a highly visible role with responsibility for the smooth, safe, and compliant operation of the depot. You'll act as the main point of contact for all engineering and facilities matters, balancing hands-on problem solving with leadership, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
Team & Scope 3 direct reports (2 semi-skilled engineers and 1 receptionist)
Full responsibility for all site contractors and service providers
Oversight of facilities, building services, compliance, and small projects
Occasional support to two nearby satellite sites (travel covered, company car/car allowance provided)
Key Responsibilities Maintain high Health & Safety standards across site
Support and lead audits, inspections, and compliance activity
Manage contractors: scheduling, supervision, and quality of service delivery
Take ownership of breakdowns, escalating appropriately and ensuring resolution
Deliver maintenance plans, PPM schedules, and site improvement projects
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and performance
Manage documentation, statutory checks, and compliance records
Engage with key stakeholders to plan and deliver ongoing and future projects
About You Experience in engineering, facilities, manufacturing, or distribution environments
Strong leadership skills with experience managing people, projects, and contractors
Confident taking responsibility for site operations and decision-making
Level 3 engineering qualification (minimum)
Electrically biased background desirable
Knowledge of CDM, GMP, 5S, TPM, or lean methodologies advantageous
Comfortable acting as the technical escalation point for “simple faults”
Full UK driving licence
What's On Offer £57,000 basic salary
£5,500 car allowance (or company vehicle)
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Pension scheme (employee & employer contributions available)
Life assurance
Health, wellbeing, gym and food discounts
Employee assistance and wellbeing support
Long-term career progression opportunities (UK & international)
Why Apply? Senior site-level role with real autonomy
Stable business with multiple depots nationwide
Strong support network and structured processes
Clear opportunity to make a lasting impact on site standards and performance
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