Facilities Manager

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Facilities Manager in Runcorn, Cheshire.

The Facilities Manager role comes with a salary up to 48,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare and supports across 3 facilities in Runcorn, Aberdeen and Isle of Wight.

If you're an experienced Facilities Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that continually strives to win more business and invests in the growth of its employees/company, then submit your CV to apply today

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to Operational Control, you will be:

• Oversee the daily operations across 3 facilities within the group, ensuring the spaces are safe, operating efficiently and have all utilities, fire prevention, security, stock and general facilities management in place.
• Plan and manage the budget for building maintenance and future site improvements where appropriate.
• Schedule and manage repair and maintenance tasks, setting up preventive maintenance plans for the offices and working with external subcontractors to fulfil work requirements.
• Travel to sites to set up welfare, ensuring the scope of works is mapped out and being delivered as expected.
• Work on safety policies, inspect for hazards, and coordinate emergency drills.
• Work with external facilities maintenance, security and cleaning companies, monitoring their performance to ensure workspaces are kept clean and safe.
• Organize and oversee projects for site installations and renovations, ensuring they are finished on time and within budget.
• Work with contractors and service providers. Manage contracts and monitor vendor performance.
• Manage and develop an internal team of 2, manage workflows and providing feedback through performance reviews.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or in a similar senior role.
• A BSc/ BA or equivalent in facilities management, engineering, business, or similar (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to multitask and be proactive.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of ISO9001 standards

Personal skills

The Facilities Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Highly motivated and flexible attitude, with a focus on respect, collaboration, and integrity.
• Flexible attitude to work, providing out of hours support if needed and able to travel to the different sites when needed.

Salary and benefits of the Systems Engineer role

• Salary range of 40,000 - 48,000
• 5% company pension, private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development within an international environment
• A fun, collaborative working atmosphere with advanced technologies

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.