Facilities Manager - #2105741

Facilities Manager | North Bristol | Permanent

£55,000 - £65,000 DOE | Site Based | Excellent Benefits Package

Robert Half are working with a growing innovative manufacturing organisation based in North Bristol who are looking to recruit an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of the safe, efficient and compliant operation of their site.

This is a key leadership position within the business, responsible for facilities, infrastructure, maintenance and health & safety across both workshop and office environments. Reporting into the Manufacturing Director, the successful candidate will lead facilities strategy, manage critical site services and play a central role in supporting operational performance and future growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities professional looking to join a dynamic manufacturing environment where they can make a significant impact on site performance, compliance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking full accountability for the performance, safety and upkeep of the entire site, including workshop and office facilities
• Managing building services and infrastructure, including HVAC, utilities, compressed air systems, power distribution and life safety systems
• Leading planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities across the site
• Managing site layout, space utilisation and infrastructure planning to support operational growth
• Providing leadership and oversight of workshop operations through direct reports
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to optimise workflows, layouts and asset utilisation
• Managing health, safety and environmental compliance in line with relevant legislation and company standards
• Ensuring compliance with PUWER, LOLER, COSHH, CDM and other applicable regulations
• Supporting audits and maintaining compliance with quality, customer and regulatory requirements
• Driving a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement in risk management
• Managing relationships with external contractors, suppliers and facilities service providers
• Overseeing contractor control processes, permits to work and safe systems of work
• Managing facilities budgets and driving cost control across site operations
• Developing and maintaining asset management and maintenance systems, ensuring accurate asset registers and lifecycle planning
• Monitoring utilities consumption and identifying opportunities for efficiency and sustainability improvements
• Establishing and monitoring KPIs across facilities, maintenance and health & safety performance
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives to improve site reliability, safety and operational efficiency

Person Specification

• Strong leadership capability with experience managing teams and driving accountability
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with both operational teams and senior leadership
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities across planned and reactive activities
• Commercially aware with the ability to balance operational requirements, risk and cost
• Analytical and solutions-focused approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Proactive, hands-on and capable of operating effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Skills & Experience

• Degree, HNC or HND in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Proven experience in Facilities Management, Estates Management or Operations Management within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance management and site infrastructure
• Experience using CAFM, asset management or maintenance planning systems
• Demonstrable experience managing health & safety systems and regulatory compliance
• Experience leading and developing teams within a technical or operational environment

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• Site-based role in North Bristol
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business
• Significant autonomy and ownership within a key leadership role
• Long-term career development opportunities within a supportive and ambitious organisation

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