Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager | North Bristol | Permanent

£55,000 - £65,000 DOE | Site Based | Excellent Benefits Package

Robert Half are partnering with an established and growing manufacturing business in North Bristol to recruit a Facilities Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to take ownership of a complex manufacturing site and play a key role in supporting operational excellence, business growth and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of facilities, infrastructure, maintenance and site compliance, ensuring the environment remains safe, efficient and capable of supporting a high-performing production operation.

Working closely with senior leadership, engineering and production teams, you will be responsible for developing and delivering facilities strategies that improve reliability, maximise site performance and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation and long-term development of the site's facilities and infrastructure. You'll lead maintenance activities, oversee critical building services, manage external contractors and ensure the business continues to meet all health, safety and compliance requirements.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership and would suit someone who enjoys driving improvements, solving complex challenges and building strong relationships across a manufacturing environment.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Leading the management and development of site facilities, infrastructure and maintenance activities
• Ensuring building services and operational assets are maintained to maximise reliability and minimise downtime
• Driving health, safety and environmental standards across the site
• Managing contractor performance and external service providers
• Overseeing maintenance planning, asset management and lifecycle strategies
• Supporting future site development, infrastructure upgrades and capacity planning projects
• Managing facilities budgets and identifying opportunities for cost and efficiency improvements
• Working collaboratively with operational teams to support production performance and business objectives
• Championing a culture of continuous improvement across facilities, maintenance and compliance functions

About You

We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware Facilities Manager who can combine technical expertise with strong leadership capability.

You will be comfortable operating within a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment and have a proven track record of delivering safe, efficient and compliant facilities operations.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Facilities Manager, Estates Manager, Site Services Manager or similar leadership position
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or production-led environments
• A recognised qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualifications
• Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance management and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and maintenance service providers
• A track record of delivering operational improvements, cost savings and reliability initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience
• Site-based role in North Bristol
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking manufacturing organisation
• High levels of autonomy and responsibility
• Exposure to strategic projects and site development initiatives
• Supportive leadership team and strong long-term career prospects

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Facilities Manager looking to make a tangible impact within a business that continues to invest in its people, operations and future growth.

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