Facilities Manager
Salary: £52,000 + Bonus
Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset
Shift: Monday - Friday Days (8:00am - 4:30pm)
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Facilities Manager to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business operating within the food production sector. The company has invested heavily into its modern production facilities and engineering infrastructure, creating a stable and professional environment for an experienced facilities or site services professional. The Facilities Manager will play a key role within the engineering function, taking responsibility for all site services, utilities, compliance, and facilities operations across the manufacturing site. This is a leadership role where you will manage the Facilities Engineer directly and support the wider engineering department when required.
Responsibilities:
* Management and operation of steam boilers and steam distribution systems
* Co-ordination of insurance inspections and rectification of reported defects
* Management and maintenance of compressed air systems and distribution networks
* Management of HVAC, refrigeration, and chilling systems
* Building and external site maintenance
* Maintenance of emergency lighting and fixed electrical infrastructure
* Managing Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
* Management of fire alarms, intruder alarms, fire equipment, and fire doors
* Site duty holder responsibilities for Legionella (L8), electrical safety, pressurised systems, and asbestos
* Management of water systems, generators, transformers, and electrical switchgear
* Ensuring compliance with PUWER, PSSR, and LOLER regulations
* Supporting and leading the engineering team when required
Sector: Factory Maintenance / Site Services
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
* Previous experience within a Facilities, Site Services, or Facilities Engineering role
* Strong understanding of site services equipment and facilities management within manufacturing
* Leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering environment
* Understanding of engineering legislation and compliance standards
* Experience managing contractors, inspections, and maintenance schedules
Requirements:
* Knowledge of boilers, compressed air systems, HVAC, and utilities equipment
* Electrical infrastructure and facilities maintenance experienceAbility to lead and motivate teams across engineering and maintenance departments
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Experience working within manufacturing or industrial environments
Desirable Requirements:
* Food, FMCG, dairy, or manufacturing background
* Experience acting as a site duty holder
* Health & Safety or compliance-related qualifications advantageous
* Lean manufacturing understanding beneficial
Benefits:
* Working for a highly respected and long-established manufacturing business
* Annual company bonus scheme
* Pension scheme (9% total contribution)
* BV Rewards discount scheme
* Sick pay scheme
* Free electric vehicle charging on site
* Long-term stability within a growing engineering function
* Opportunity to lead and influence facilities operations across a modern production site
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