Facilities Manager

Description:

Facilities & Projects Manager

Northwich, Cheshire

Up to £50,000 DOE

Monday to Friday

Permanent

The Company

A well‑established manufacturing business operating in a fast‑moving, highly regulated environment. The site works to strict standards around safety, compliance and engineering reliability. With continued investment and planned site development, they are now looking for a Facilities & Projects Manager to take ownership of the facility, manage contractors and support building and infrastructure projects.

This role blends day‑to‑day facilities management with hands‑on project coordination. You will work closely with the Operations Director to deliver site improvements, oversee compliance and support a shared facility arrangement with an on‑site customer.

The Role

The Facilities & Projects Manager will oversee the safe, efficient and compliant operation of all site facilities, ensuring building infrastructure, utilities and services are maintained to a high standard.

The role has a strong project management element. You will act as the main point of contact for building contractors, support scope development, manage RFQs, coordinate project delivery and ensure works are completed safely and to the required standard. You will also manage RAMS, permit‑to‑work systems, statutory inspections and contractor onboarding, including responsibilities linked to a shared/sub‑let facility arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day‑to‑day operation of the manufacturing facility, ensuring all infrastructure is maintained to a high standard
Manage planned and reactive maintenance across buildings, plant services, utilities and site equipment
Ensure site services including HVAC, waste, cleaning and security remain reliable and cost‑effective
Develop and implement preventative maintenance programmes
Act as the primary point of contact for building contractors and project managers
Support building and infrastructure projects from concept through to completion
Assist with scope definition, RFQ processes, contractor selection and award decisions
Coordinate on‑site project delivery, ensuring safe working practices, compliance and quality
Review and implement RAMS and manage permit‑to‑work systems
Lead statutory inspections, audits and facilities‑related compliance activity
Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring performance, quality and cost control
Oversee contractor onboarding and documentation, reducing reliance on external property management services
Act as the main point of contact for the customer operating within the shared facility
Coordinate shared services including utilities, access, maintenance and service levels
Support customer operational requirements while protecting core business needs
Develop and manage facilities budgets, controlling costs across utilities, maintenance and services
Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and sustainability initiatives
Lead site improvement projects including layout changes and infrastructure upgrades
Support future site‑development plans and continuous improvement activity
The Person

Background in facilities management, property management or a related field
Experience managing building maintenance, utilities or site services
Experience coordinating contractors and overseeing project delivery
Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, risk assessments and compliance requirements
Experience managing budgets and controlling expenditure
Confident reviewing RAMS and managing permit‑to‑work systems
Strong project management and organisational skills
Effective communicator able to work with contractors, suppliers, internal teams and customers
Able to prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and facilities management systems
IWFM, NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications desirable
Keywords

Facilities Manager, Facilities & Projects Manager, Site Services, Building Services, Contractor Management, RAMS, Permit to Work, Maintenance Management, Infrastructure Projects, Manufacturing, Compliance, Health and Safety, Project Coordination, Site Development

At Winsearch, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

INDWIN

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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