Facilities Manager

FACILITIES MANAGER Salary: £52,000 + Bonus Location: Shaftesbury, Dorset Shift: Monday – Friday Days (8:00am – 4:30pm) Job Role of the Facilities Manager An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Facilities Manager to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business operating within the food production sector. The company has invested heavily into its modern production facilities and engineering infrastructure, creating a stable and professional environment for an experienced facilities or site services professional. The Facilities Manager will play a key role within the engineering function, taking responsibility for all site services, utilities, compliance, and facilities operations across the manufacturing site. This is a leadership role where you will manage the Facilities Engineer directly and support the wider engineering department when required. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for: • Management and operation of steam boilers and steam distribution systems • Co-ordination of insurance inspections and rectification of reported defects • Management and maintenance of compressed air systems and distribution networks • Management of HVAC, refrigeration, and chilling systems • Building and external site maintenance • Maintenance of emergency lighting and fixed electrical infrastructure • Managing Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) • Management of fire alarms, intruder alarms, fire equipment, and fire doors • Site duty holder responsibilities for Legionella (L8), electrical safety, pressurised systems, and asbestos • Management of water systems, generators, transformers, and electrical switchgear • Ensuring compliance with PUWER, PSSR, and LOLER regulations • Supporting and leading the engineering team when required Sector – Factory Maintenance / Site Services Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Facilities Manager • Previous experience within a Facilities, Site Services, or Facilities Engineering role • Strong understanding of site services equipment and facilities management within manufacturing • Leadership or supervisory experience within an engineering environment • Understanding of engineering legislation and compliance standards • Experience managing contractors, inspections, and maintenance schedules Requirements for the Facilities Manager • Knowledge of boilers, compressed air systems, HVAC, and utilities equipment • Electrical infrastructure and facilities maintenance experience • Ability to lead and motivate teams across engineering and maintenance departments • Strong communication and organisational skills • Experience working within manufacturing or industrial environments Desirable Requirements of the Facilities Manager • Food, FMCG, dairy, or manufacturing background • Experience acting as a site duty holder • Health & Safety or compliance-related qualifications advantageous • Lean manufacturing understanding beneficial The Facilities Manager will benefit from: • Working for a highly respected and long-established manufacturing business • Annual company bonus scheme • Pension scheme (9% total contribution) • BV Rewards discount scheme • Sick pay scheme • Free electric vehicle charging on site • Long-term stability within a growing engineering function • Opportunity to lead and influence facilities operations across a modern production site If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the right skills, then please click apply at the bottom of this advert. As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you automatically become eligible for our referral scheme. You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who has been recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply