Facilities Manager – Smethwick
Position Summary
Lead the maintenance and facilities operations within a leading food production company, ensuring all building systems, equipment, and external contractors perform safely and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate all external contractors and associated activities.
* Create and maintain maintenance plans for engineering staff.
* Monitor and ensure completion of maintenance plans.
* Oversee upkeep of building systems: electrical, plumbing, security & fire safety.
* Order spare parts as requested by site engineers.
* Source, organise, negotiate and supervise external contractors for specialised repairs and facility services.
* Ensure fire safety, security and maintain compliance.
* Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
* Maintain stock of spare equipment parts.
* Conduct internal site inspections.
Requirements
* Experience managing a team of engineers.
* Solid understanding of electrical wiring, mechanical systems and building maintenance.
* Strong administration and negotiation skills.
* Willingness to be on call for off‑hours incidents.
Benefits
* Competitive salary £45,000 per annum.
* Days‑based contract (9:30am–6pm).
* Permanent position within an expanding business.
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme.
Commute Options
* Birmingham
* Smethwick
* Handsworth
* West Bromwich
* Bilston
* Wolverhampton
* Wednesbury
* Walsall
* Dudley
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