Facilities Manager

Overview

Manage facility maintenance, safety, compliance, and lead engineers at Runcorn site

Key Responsibilities

• team leadership
• contract management
• permit compliance
• cmms integration
• energy reduction
• facilities systems

Tasks

-Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3 Engineers and a Permit Controller, promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. -You’ll play a key role within the site’s Engineering Leadership Team, influencing the direction of facility improvements and driving operational excellence. -Coordinate and control engineering contract support services, ensuring effective contractor management and Permit to Work compliance. -You’ll have the opportunity to lead initiatives in energy reduction, environmental performance, and fire prevention - vital to our woodworking operations. -Manage statutory compliance activities across PSSR, DSEAR, Asbestos, BOAS, and other relevant regulations. -Deputise for the Site Engineering Manager when required and support cross-functional collaboration with Production, HSE, and Engineering teams. -Contribute to site capital expenditure planning and project delivery. -Integrate and manage the site’s CMMS system for facilities assets. -Drive energy reduction and environmental improvement initiatives, supporting Howdens’ sustainability goals. -Oversee all facilities-related systems, including dust extraction, fire prevention measures, boilers, and utilities.

Requirements

• leadership
• cmms
• sap
• nebosh
• hnc/hnd
• utilities

What You Bring

-Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills -The ability to build collaboration between Engineering and Operations to drive continuous improvement and site performance -Experience leading teams and managing contractors within a compliance-focused environment -Experience with preventative maintenance systems and SAP-based stores management -A proven track record in facilities or engineering management within a high-speed manufacturing environment (woodworking or similar preferred) -Strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities, with a commitment to root cause analysis and proactive maintenance -Strong knowledge of utilities management, including gas, water, compressed air, and boiler systems -Time-served engineering experience with a minimum of 5 years post-apprenticeship -IT literacy, including experience with CMMS or maintenance management systems -Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations and statutory requirements -Your success in this role will be measured by strong compliance performance, reliable facility uptime, effective budget control, and the engagement and development of your team. -NEBOSH and BOAS training -HNC/HND in Engineering (or equivalent experience)

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Benefits

-Exceptional Reward and Recognition events -Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) -25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days -Staff Discount -We offer excellent development opportunities within one of the UK’s most successful manufacturers. -Employee Assistance Programme -Competitive salary and annual company bonus -Fee onsite canteen & Parking

About Howdens

-Designs, manufactures, and stocks kitchen cabinets, joinery items, flooring, appliances, and hardware from UK sites for in-stock reliability. -Supports professional builders with locally empowered service across the UK and Europe. -Typical projects include full kitchen fits for homeowners and supplying cabinetry and hardware for builders and developers. -Expanded by launching 11 new kitchen ranges and increasing in-house production of fronts and panels in 2024. -Distinctive for its trade-only, in-stock model and large-scale manufacturing of components in Yorkshire and Cheshire. -Lamona, an integrated kitchen appliance brand launched in 2007, marks expansion into appliances. -Holds a Royal Warrant as supplier of fitted kitchens to the Queen since 2015, highlighting its reputation for quality.

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