Facilities Manager

Experience working in a fast paced 24/7 FMCG environment is essential 

We are recruiting a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Manager for a newly created role in our fast-paced manufacturing plant. This position requires someone who can manage daily site operations.

• PPM & General Maintenance: Run the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule and oversee general reactive repairs for the building machinery and grounds.
• Utilities & Energy: Ensure reliable gas water and electric supplies while actively looking for simple high-impact ways to save energy and reduce waste.
• Building Care: Keep the physical building roof and external areas well-maintained safe and professional.
• Cost Control: Manage the daily facilities budget keeping an eye on costs and resources.
• Compliance: Keep the site fully up-to-date with all UK Health & Safety checks (including Fire Safety Gas Fixed Wire and PAT testing).
• Safety First: Write and review Risk Assessments (RAMS) and ensure emergency procedures are clear and ready to go.
• Vendor Management: Support with external contractors and service providers. Track their performance ensure they meet safety rules and identify areas where vendor service can be developed and improved.
• Contracts: Help negotiate service agreements to make sure were getting reliable support and good value.

Qualifications :

Technical & Operational

• Experience working in a fast paced 24/7 FMCG environment is essential 
• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Utility Systems Expertise
• Statutory Compliance
• Safety Documentation.
• Energy & Sustainability
• Systems Maintenance
• Commercial & Administrative
• Procurement & Tendering
• Budgetary Control
• Contractor Management.

Behaviours

• Safety-First Mindset: Commitment to UK health and safety standards; proactive in identifying and mitigating site risks.
• Operational Resilience: Remains calm and decisive during major site incidents or critical equipment failures.
• Analytical Thinking: Uses utility and maintenance data to identify trends improve reliability and drive cost-saving efficiencies.
• Strategic Alignment: Ability to look beyond daily tasks to align facility assets with long-term manufacturing and space-utilisation goals.
• Accountability: Takes full ownership of statutory audit readiness and the functional integrity of the production environment.

Additional Information :

How well look after you

• 25 holiday as well as an extra day after youve been with us for three five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.

• An extra days paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.

• Big moment day - an extra days paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)

• Bonus scheme - youll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.

• Help saving for your retirement - well match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.

• Supportive and progressive people policies - were proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldnt have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If theres something you want to understand more about just ask - it wont make a difference to your application.

• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctors appointments.

• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner and pay for it through salary sacrifice.

• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.

• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reachs very own online marketplace Yimbly where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.

• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

If youre excited about this role but dont tick every single box please dont let that stop you from applying.

We know that everyone has their own story to tell and we value potential passion and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work.

Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences which is why were dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. As an equal opportunities employer we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair and welcoming to all without discrimination on the basis of age disability gender identity ethnicity religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.  

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time