Job Description

Facilities Manager
Location: Belfast
Salary: 45,000 - 52,000 per annum
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the management and maintenance of a large manufacturing site. This role will suit a hands-on manager with strong technical expertise and a proven ability to drive cost efficiencies and continuous improvement across all aspects of facilities management.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant facilities services including water, compressors, heating systems, cranes, waste disposal, cleaning services and building maintenance.
• Manage service contracts and evaluate whether services are best provided in-house or through external suppliers.
• Lead a facilities team of engineers and operators, ensuring all planned, reactive and preventative maintenance schedules are met.
• Monitor and drive cost savings in energy usage (gas and electricity) across the site.
• Prepare feasibility studies, costings, project plans and technical specifications for all facilities projects.
• Project-manage installations, commissioning and energy-improvement projects, keeping stakeholders informed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and industry standards (including IATF16949, ISO 50001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).
• Develop TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and RCM (Reliability Centred Maintenance) practices for facilities equipment.
• Produce and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for cost and contract performance.
• Support recruitment, development and performance management of the facilities team, maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and employee engagement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing facilities in a large industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and develop a team.
• Excellent understanding of maintenance practices, energy management and cost control.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to write technical specifications and manage suppliers and contractors.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance with ISO standards.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Why Join
This is a key leadership role with real impact on operational efficiency and cost reduction. You'll have the autonomy to drive improvement projects, implement best practice and influence long-term strategy across a busy and growing manufacturing facility.
If you have the technical know-how, leadership ability and a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss this opportunity in confidence or reach out to directly for a chat.
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