Job Description

Who We Are

Owned by the Italian Frandino Group and originally founded in the 1950s as a fruit distillery, Sedamyl has grown to become one of Europe's leading manufacturers of wheat derivatives such as starches, sweeteners, proteins and alcohol for major food and industrial sectors worldwide. In 2012 the group expanded its international presence by opening a plant in Selby, UK.

Role Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and proactive electrically biased Facilities Manager to oversee and manage all building services and site infrastructure within our food manufacturing facility. Working within the Maintenance Department, the successful candidate will take primary responsibility for maintaining, improving, and ensuring compliance across building systems (heating, lighting, plumbing, and grounds maintenance) and statutory inspections.

This is a key role supporting both production uptime and site compliance, requiring a strong compliance background combined with general facilities management experience.

Main Responsibilities

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Building Services

Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance of all building services, including:

o Building electrical systems (Office lighting, small power distribution, emergency systems)

o Doors and security systems

o HVAC systems including air conditioning and office heating

o Plumbing and water systems including toilets & drainage

o External grounds, lighting, drainage, and site infrastructure

Lead and manage external contractors and service providers for facilities maintenance, reactive repairs, and project works.

Compliance

With the support of the other members of the Sedamyl team, ensure compliance with relevant facilities legislation, such as fire safety.

Management of Statutory Inspections , including:

o Legionella (L8)

o PSSR (Pressure Systems Safey Regulations)

o LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)

o COSHH (Local Exhaust Ventilation testing)

Record Keeping

Manage and maintain facilities-related records, permits, and risk assessments (e.g., PAT testing, EICRs, etc.).

Contribute to the preparation and management of the facilities maintenance budget.

Coordinate facilities-related projects such as office refurbishments, lighting upgrades, or site improvement initiatives.

Work closely with the site HSE team to ensure building systems support food safety, hygiene, and GMP requirements.

Maintain high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and safety in plant rooms, utility areas, and external zones.

Participate in internal and external audits and inspections.

Qualifications & Experience:

Recognised electrical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds 2365, 18th Edition, NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation).

Proven experience in a facilities or maintenance management role in a manufacturing, food production, or FMCG environment.

Strong understanding of building systems, services, and statutory compliance requirements.

Experience managing contractors, service agreements, and compliance documentation.

Good knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g., PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, HSE guidance).

Competent in using maintenance management systems (CMMS) and basic IT tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and respond to issues quickly.

Desirable:

Experience in a GMP, or HACCP-compliant manufacturing environment.

Certification in Facilities Management (e.g., IWFM Level 4 or above).

Working knowledge of permit-to-work systems and contractor management platforms.

Familiarity with energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability practices.

Working Conditions:

Based on-site at a food manufacturing facility.

Split between office, plant rooms, and factory floor environments.

May require occasional out-of-hours or weekend work during shutdowns or emergencies.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Length of Service Bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person