Facilities Manager

Job Title: Facilities Manager Location: Rugeley (plus travel to High Wycombe) Salary: £Competitive + Benefits Key Skills: Facilities Management, Service Agreements, Contract Management, Maintenance, Planning, Budgets, Compliance, H&S, Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Drives License The Role As a strategic recruitment partner to ESCO Maritime, we are looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to take full ownership of facilities management across two growing sites. This is a newly created role, offering a unique opportunity to shape how facilities are managed, maintained, and developed over the long term. You will play a key part in both the day-to-day running of the sites and the strategic planning of future upgrades and investment. This is a varied position, ideal for someone who is equally comfortable solving problems on the ground as they are planning for the future. Key Responsibilities as the Facilities Manager: Operational Facilities Management Oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of all facilities Carry out and coordinate hands-on repairs where appropriate Supervise and support the Facilities Maintenance Technician Ensure all facilities are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose Supplier & Contract Management Source, appoint, and manage external contractors and service providers Negotiate contracts to ensure best value and service quality Monitor supplier performance and maintain strong relationships Planned & Reactive Maintenance Develop and manage Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules Respond quickly to reactive issues, minimising disruption Identify improvement opportunities and implement cost-effective solutions Strategic Planning & Projects Develop and maintain a rolling 10-year facilities maintenance and investment plan Lead site improvement projects, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades Contribute to long-term site development and capacity planning Budget Management Manage and control the facilities budget Track, forecast, and report on expenditure Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities Compliance & Health & Safety Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards Support audits, risk assessments, and H&S initiatives Maintain accurate records of inspections and certifications About You You will be a practical, solutions-focused Facilities professional who thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys taking ownership. Essential: Proven experience in a facilities Manager (or similar) role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments Strong hands-on maintenance knowledge across building systems Experience managing contractors and negotiating service agreements Ability to manage both reactive and planned maintenance Budget management experience Good understanding of UK H&S and facilities compliance Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Full UK driving licence Desirable: Experience in defence or highly regulated environments Relevant qualifications (Facilities Management, Engineering, Surveying, etc.) IOSH, NEBOSH, or IWFM certification Experience developing long-term asset or maintenance strategies What's on Offer Competitive salary and flexible benefits package Flexible working hours A high-impact role in a growing organisation Real ownership and autonomy to shape facilities strategy A varied role across multiple sites ***PLEASE NOTE*** Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy INDALL Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.