Job Title: Facilities Lead
Location: Kettering
Salary: £36,000
Type: Permanent
Company Overview
A well-established and highly reputable organisation is seeking an experienced Facilities Lead to support its multi-site operations in the Kettering area.
Due to planned succession and a structured handover period, this role is expected to commence in July 2026. We are therefore beginning the search early to identify and engage high-calibre candidates in advance.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Facilities & QHSE Manager, the Facilities Lead will take responsibility for maintaining and improving a multi-site office and warehouse environment.
The role will oversee several sites in close proximity, with occasional travel required to additional UK locations. This is a full-time, 39-hour position (Monday to Friday), including keyholding and first responder responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to urgent site issues and emergencies in a timely and professional manner
Act as Keyholder / First Responder, including occasional out-of-hours callouts
Maintain and implement preventative maintenance schedules
Manage contractor relationships, tenders, quotes and project delivery
Support annual and quarterly budget preparation and monitor expenditure
Ensure site compliance across Fire Safety, First Aid and related legislation
Conduct regular site inspections and action remedial works
Coordinate essential site services including security, cleaning, reception and waste management
Line manage Facilities Assistant, Reception and Cleaning staff
About You
We are looking for a proactive and structured Facilities professional who is confident operating across a multi-site environment.
You will be calm under pressure, commercially aware and capable of balancing operational delivery with compliance oversight.
Requirements
Ideally 2years+ experience in a similar Facilities role
Experience managing contractors and coordinating site services
Strong project and time management skills
Budget awareness and cost control experience
Confident communication skills
Full, clean driving Licence
Ability to attend site when required as part of First Responder duties
Desirable (training can be provided):
IOSH / FM qualification
Fire Safety, Asbestos or Legionella awareness
Knowledge of CAD or office layout planning tools
What's in It for You?
Salary up to £36,000
25 days annual leave
Early finish on Fridays (1pm)
Opportunity to join a stable, established organisation with long-term career prospects
Important Information
The anticipated start date for this role is July 2026.
We are proactively identifying suitable candidates ahead of this date to allow for early engagement, market discussions and a structured transition process.
If you are considering a move later this year and would like to explore opportunities in advance, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Next Steps
Apply to this Facilities Lead role via this advert.
If you would like more information, please contact our Commercial team on (phone number removed).
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We will, however, retain your details for future suitable roles