Job Description

Facilities Support

Stakehill Industrial Estate, M24 2RW

Travel to other sites in Middleton and Wilmslow


Hours: 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday




We are currently looking for a hands-on person to join our facilities team in our multi-site manufacturing/warehousing/office company in the Manchester area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with either a building maintenance, care taking or manufacturing facilities background. In return for your expertise, we can offer a competitive salary with the opportunity to grow and develop your skills and abilities within our facilities team.




Principal Accountabilities of the role:

To provide on-site service for the maintenance, upgrade and repair of a mixture of manufacturing, warehousing and office building. Other aspects of the role include plumbing repairs and testing of fire pumps, sprinkler systems routinely, including Fire Alarm testing. Monthly and weekly Test checks will also include site auditing and inspections, and the carrying out daily, weekly and monthly health and safety checks. Corrective action where required on all appliances including the reporting of problems and/or unsafe practices. Ensure full and timely reporting of all significant problems or repair requirements. Undertake dynamic risk assessments, assisting with all equipment installations when required.



Key skills & experience required for the role:

Apprenticeship or time-served in a relevant facilities qualification would be advantageous. BASIC plumbing / Joinery / Electrical skills. Understanding of Health and Safety Principles and legislation. Ability to complete risk assessments. IPAF licence an advantage. Computer Literate. Self-motivated. Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative. Ability to find faults and problem solve. Good communication skills essential. Willing to be flexible in terms of working hours. Availability for overtime. Driving licence and own transport is essential.



Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions will be subject to continual development.




About us:


Comfy Group offers everything that anyone could ever need to get a great night's sleep: from downy duvets for those with a yen for luxury, to specialist pillows for those with allergies or back problems. Just as importantly, we pride ourselves on offering something to suit every budget as well as everybody. We do this by offering our own label and white label products for several national retailers, as well as high quality branded products under license from household names including Silentnight, Rest Assured, Sealy and Jeff Banks. We are also proud owners of several exciting direct to consumer brands including Sleepy People, Nanu, Snug and Soundasleep.




We never rest on our laurels and are proactive to product development, which is just part of the reason our sales and market share is continuing to grow. Employing over 400 people over 4 sites in Manchester, the Comfy team is passionate about what we do and values every person who plays a part in making our business so successful, as the largest supplier of filled bedding in the UK. It is also our proud claim that one in three pillows sold in Britain is made by Comfy Group and right here in Manchester!




Location: Stakehill Industrial Estate, Middleton M24 2RW, Manchester




Contract type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week


You may have experience of the following: plumbing, electrical maintenance, building maintenance, caretaker, repair.


Comfy Perks!

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Employee discounts Life Assurance, 3x basic salary EAP and Mental Health First Aiders Birthday Holiday

Company Overview

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