Facilities and Health & Safety Manager

Are you an experienced Facilities or Health & Safety professional looking for a standalone role where you can make a real impact? Our client is seeking a proactive Facilities & Health & Safety Manager to take ownership of site facilities, maintenance and health & safety, ensuring the site operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with UK legislation.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site facilities, maintenance activities, contractors and health & safety systems. This is a hands-on role where you'll work across the business to promote a positive safety culture whilst ensuring the site's infrastructure supports efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the site, including buildings, grounds and utilities.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.
• Maintain asset registers, maintenance schedules and statutory compliance records.
• Coordinate maintenance shutdowns, upgrades and improvement projects.
• Manage contractors, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with site procedures.
• Carry out risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Lead and promote Health & Safety initiatives across the site, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company standards.
• Deliver Health & Safety training and provide expert advice to managers and employees.
• Support facilities budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings and continuous improvement.
• Lead site improvement projects, including infrastructure upgrades and sustainability initiatives.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience within Facilities Management, Engineering or Health & Safety in an operational environment.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• A technical engineering or facilities background.
• Experience managing maintenance programmes, utilities and site services.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience managing contractors, RAMS and permit-to-work systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and prioritise a varied workload.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key site function.
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing business.
• Supportive leadership team and opportunity to drive continuous improvement.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel, who are acting as an employment agency.