Tailor Recruitment Ltd
Woolston, Warrington
Make a difference in a critical operational environment Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a role where reliability, security and operational continuity really matter? We are recruiting a Facilities Manager for a leading organisation within the cash management and cash processing sector, based in Warrington. This is an important role within a highly secure and operationally critical environment, where well-maintained facilities, effective contractors and robust compliance are essential to keeping the operation running safely and efficiently. You will take ownership of the site's facilities function, covering planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, contractors, health & safety and facilities projects. This is a hands-on management position for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and continually improving the environment around them. The Role As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and longer-term development of the site's facilities and infrastructure. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and continually improving the site's planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme. Taking ownership of reactive maintenance, ensuring issues are prioritised and resolved efficiently. Managing a range of specialist contractors and facilities service providers. Ensuring contractors meet agreed standards for safety, quality, performance and value. Managing statutory inspections, testing and servicing across the site. Maintaining accurate compliance, maintenance and facilities records. Conducting regular site inspections and identifying potential risks or improvement opportunities. Managing building fabric, mechanical and electrical services, HVAC, lighting, utilities and other site infrastructure. Supporting the effective operation of security, access control and other critical site services. Ensuring facilities activities are planned around a high-security, business-critical operation. Managing facilities budgets, quotations, purchase orders and contractor expenditure. Supporting procurement and supplier reviews. Developing and maintaining effective emergency response and business continuity arrangements. Working closely with Operations, Security, Health & Safety and other internal teams to minimise operational disruption. Health, Safety & Compliance Health & Safety and compliance are central to this role. You will ensure the site remains compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and company standards, while maintaining a proactive approach to risk management. You'll oversee areas including: Statutory compliance and inspections. Fire safety and emergency arrangements. Contractor management and permit controls. Risk assessments and safe systems of work. Building and facilities compliance. Environmental and workplace standards. Corrective actions arising from inspections, audits and incidents. You'll be expected to challenge poor standards, identify risks and ensure issues are addressed, rather than simply reporting them. Projects & Continuous Improvement The role will also have responsibility for supporting and delivering a variety of facilities and infrastructure projects. Projects may include building improvements, refurbishment, equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, energy initiatives and changes required to support the continued development of the operation. You'll coordinate contractors, budgets, timelines and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal impact on day-to-day operations. You'll also be encouraged to identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, cost control and the overall working environment. About You We're looking for an experienced Facilities Manager who is comfortable operating within a secure, regulated or operationally critical environment. You'll ideally have: Proven experience in Facilities Management within a commercial, industrial, logistics, manufacturing or similarly operational environment. Strong experience managing PPM and reactive maintenance. Proven contractor and supplier management experience. Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and facilities compliance. Experience managing statutory inspections and planned maintenance programmes. Experience delivering facilities, infrastructure or building projects. Experience managing budgets and controlling expenditure. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. A practical and proactive approach to problem solving. The confidence to challenge contractors and drive improvements. Strong attention to detail, particularly around compliance and operational standards. Experience within a high-security, regulated, financial services, cash handling, critical infrastructure or similarly controlled environment would be advantageous, although candidates from other highly operational environments will also be considered. Relevant qualifications in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, Health & Safety or a related discipline would be beneficial. Why Join? This is more than a traditional Facilities Management position. You'll be joining an organisation where security, resilience and operational continuity are fundamental to the business. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining a safe, secure and reliable environment for a highly critical operation. You'll have genuine ownership of the facilities function, exposure to a wide range of specialist contractors and projects, and the opportunity to make a measurable difference to site performance. If you're an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives in a demanding environment, takes pride in high standards and enjoys having real ownership, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
Make a difference in a critical operational environment Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a role where reliability, security and operational continuity really matter? We are recruiting a Facilities Manager for a leading organisation within the cash management and cash processing sector, based in Warrington. This is an important role within a highly secure and operationally critical environment, where well-maintained facilities, effective contractors and robust compliance are essential to keeping the operation running safely and efficiently. You will take ownership of the site's facilities function, covering planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, contractors, health & safety and facilities projects. This is a hands-on management position for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and continually improving the environment around them. The Role As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and longer-term development of the site's facilities and infrastructure. Key responsibilities will include: Managing and continually improving the site's planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme. Taking ownership of reactive maintenance, ensuring issues are prioritised and resolved efficiently. Managing a range of specialist contractors and facilities service providers. Ensuring contractors meet agreed standards for safety, quality, performance and value. Managing statutory inspections, testing and servicing across the site. Maintaining accurate compliance, maintenance and facilities records. Conducting regular site inspections and identifying potential risks or improvement opportunities. Managing building fabric, mechanical and electrical services, HVAC, lighting, utilities and other site infrastructure. Supporting the effective operation of security, access control and other critical site services. Ensuring facilities activities are planned around a high-security, business-critical operation. Managing facilities budgets, quotations, purchase orders and contractor expenditure. Supporting procurement and supplier reviews. Developing and maintaining effective emergency response and business continuity arrangements. Working closely with Operations, Security, Health & Safety and other internal teams to minimise operational disruption. Health, Safety & Compliance Health & Safety and compliance are central to this role. You will ensure the site remains compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and company standards, while maintaining a proactive approach to risk management. You'll oversee areas including: Statutory compliance and inspections. Fire safety and emergency arrangements. Contractor management and permit controls. Risk assessments and safe systems of work. Building and facilities compliance. Environmental and workplace standards. Corrective actions arising from inspections, audits and incidents. You'll be expected to challenge poor standards, identify risks and ensure issues are addressed, rather than simply reporting them. Projects & Continuous Improvement The role will also have responsibility for supporting and delivering a variety of facilities and infrastructure projects. Projects may include building improvements, refurbishment, equipment installations, infrastructure upgrades, energy initiatives and changes required to support the continued development of the operation. You'll coordinate contractors, budgets, timelines and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal impact on day-to-day operations. You'll also be encouraged to identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, cost control and the overall working environment. About You We're looking for an experienced Facilities Manager who is comfortable operating within a secure, regulated or operationally critical environment. You'll ideally have: Proven experience in Facilities Management within a commercial, industrial, logistics, manufacturing or similarly operational environment. Strong experience managing PPM and reactive maintenance. Proven contractor and supplier management experience. Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and facilities compliance. Experience managing statutory inspections and planned maintenance programmes. Experience delivering facilities, infrastructure or building projects. Experience managing budgets and controlling expenditure. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills. A practical and proactive approach to problem solving. The confidence to challenge contractors and drive improvements. Strong attention to detail, particularly around compliance and operational standards. Experience within a high-security, regulated, financial services, cash handling, critical infrastructure or similarly controlled environment would be advantageous, although candidates from other highly operational environments will also be considered. Relevant qualifications in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, Health & Safety or a related discipline would be beneficial. Why Join? This is more than a traditional Facilities Management position. You'll be joining an organisation where security, resilience and operational continuity are fundamental to the business. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining a safe, secure and reliable environment for a highly critical operation. You'll have genuine ownership of the facilities function, exposure to a wide range of specialist contractors and projects, and the opportunity to make a measurable difference to site performance. If you're an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives in a demanding environment, takes pride in high standards and enjoys having real ownership, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
Tailor Recruitment Ltd
City, Liverpool
An established and rapidly growing wholesale and distribution business is looking for an experienced Automation & Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the engineering, automation and facilities operation at its Liverpool site. This is a senior leadership position within a large, technology-led logistics environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the site's automated systems, engineering infrastructure, building services and facilities operate safely, reliably and efficiently. The role will suit an experienced engineering or facilities leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness, strategic thinking and effective people leadership. You will lead a multi-skilled team and work closely with Operations, Procurement, Property, Health & Safety, project teams and external service providers to maintain operational continuity and continually improve site performance. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering, automation and facilities team. Create a culture focused on safety, accountability, reliability and continuous improvement. Set clear performance expectations and support the development of technical capability across the team. Manage resource planning to ensure appropriate engineering and facilities coverage. Coach and develop managers and team members, supporting succession planning and long-term capability. Build strong relationships with operational and senior stakeholders across the business. Automation & Engineering Take ownership of the reliability and availability of automated warehouse systems and associated engineering infrastructure. Develop a proactive maintenance strategy focused on preventing failures and reducing operational downtime. Oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes and ensure maintenance activities are completed effectively. Analyse breakdowns, equipment performance and recurring faults to identify opportunities for improvement. Manage the lifecycle of critical automation and engineering assets. Coordinate upgrades, modifications and replacement programmes where required. Work with specialist engineering partners to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Support the introduction of new automation technologies and improvements to existing systems. Facilities & Site Infrastructure Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of site facilities and infrastructure. Oversee building services, utilities, cleaning, waste management, security and other essential site services. Ensure the working environment remains safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. Manage planned and reactive facilities works while minimising disruption to operations. Maintain effective emergency response and business continuity arrangements. Ensure statutory inspections, testing and servicing are completed within required timescales. Health, Safety & Compliance Promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture across the engineering and facilities functions. Ensure all activities comply with relevant UK legislation, regulations and company standards. Maintain appropriate risk assessments, safe systems of work and operating procedures. Ensure contractors and employees work to the required safety standards. Support internal and external audits, inspections and compliance reviews. Identify risks and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Contractors & Suppliers Manage relationships with external contractors, engineering specialists and facilities service providers. Ensure suppliers deliver against agreed service levels, quality standards and contractual requirements. Monitor supplier performance and address areas where service levels fall below expectations. Support tendering, contract negotiations and supplier reviews. Ensure external contractors operate safely and comply with site requirements. Budget & Commercial Management Take responsibility for significant engineering and facilities expenditure across operational and service budgets. Ensure resources are deployed effectively and expenditure is appropriately controlled. Identify opportunities to improve value, reduce unnecessary costs and increase asset efficiency. Support capital investment proposals and business cases for major engineering, automation and facilities projects. Maintain appropriate levels of critical spares, materials and engineering resources. Work with Procurement to ensure suppliers and contracts deliver value for money. Performance & Continuous Improvement Establish and monitor meaningful KPIs covering equipment reliability, downtime, maintenance, facilities performance and compliance. Use data and operational insight to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Lead initiatives designed to increase uptime, improve efficiency and reduce operational risk. Drive the transition from reactive problem-solving towards planned, preventative and predictive maintenance. Ensure the department continually evolves in line with the needs of a growing and increasingly automated operation. About You We are looking for a technically capable and commercially minded manager with significant experience within a large-scale warehouse, distribution, logistics, FMCG, manufacturing or similarly automated environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience managing engineering, automation and facilities teams. Experience leading multi-skilled technical teams within a high-volume operational environment. Strong knowledge of automated material-handling and warehouse systems. Working knowledge of PLC, SCADA and automated control systems. Experience with CMMS, CAFM and/or BMS platforms. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering environments. Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programmes. Good knowledge of UK health & safety, building compliance and environmental requirements. Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service contracts. Experience managing significant operational budgets. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills. The confidence to make decisions and take ownership in a demanding operational environment. A proactive approach to identifying problems before they impact the operation. Qualifications A relevant HNC, HND, degree or equivalent practical experience in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline is preferred. An IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous. What You'll Get The successful candidate will join an established and growing business and will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the performance and future development of a major Liverpool operation. The package includes: Competitive salary based on experience. 37.5-hour working week. Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service. Company pension scheme. Employee discount scheme. Health and wellbeing benefits. On-site facilities including subsidised catering and fitness facilities. Death-in-service benefit. Long-service recognition. Employee assistance programme with confidential support available 24/7. Access to a range of discounted retail, leisure and hospitality benefits. Optional health and wellbeing insurance products. The Opportunity This is a particularly strong opportunity for an experienced Automation & Facilities Manager, Engineering Manager, Engineering Services Manager or Senior Facilities Manager who wants to take ownership of a large and complex operational environment. With significant automation, a substantial engineering infrastructure and continued investment in operational capability, the successful candidate will have genuine scope to improve reliability, develop people, influence investment decisions and shape the future engineering and facilities strategy of the site. If you have the technical expertise, leadership experience and commercial mindset to operate at this level, we would be interested in hearing from you.
An established and rapidly growing wholesale and distribution business is looking for an experienced Automation & Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the engineering, automation and facilities operation at its Liverpool site. This is a senior leadership position within a large, technology-led logistics environment. You will be responsible for ensuring the site's automated systems, engineering infrastructure, building services and facilities operate safely, reliably and efficiently. The role will suit an experienced engineering or facilities leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness, strategic thinking and effective people leadership. You will lead a multi-skilled team and work closely with Operations, Procurement, Property, Health & Safety, project teams and external service providers to maintain operational continuity and continually improve site performance. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a multi-skilled engineering, automation and facilities team. Create a culture focused on safety, accountability, reliability and continuous improvement. Set clear performance expectations and support the development of technical capability across the team. Manage resource planning to ensure appropriate engineering and facilities coverage. Coach and develop managers and team members, supporting succession planning and long-term capability. Build strong relationships with operational and senior stakeholders across the business. Automation & Engineering Take ownership of the reliability and availability of automated warehouse systems and associated engineering infrastructure. Develop a proactive maintenance strategy focused on preventing failures and reducing operational downtime. Oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes and ensure maintenance activities are completed effectively. Analyse breakdowns, equipment performance and recurring faults to identify opportunities for improvement. Manage the lifecycle of critical automation and engineering assets. Coordinate upgrades, modifications and replacement programmes where required. Work with specialist engineering partners to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues. Support the introduction of new automation technologies and improvements to existing systems. Facilities & Site Infrastructure Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of site facilities and infrastructure. Oversee building services, utilities, cleaning, waste management, security and other essential site services. Ensure the working environment remains safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. Manage planned and reactive facilities works while minimising disruption to operations. Maintain effective emergency response and business continuity arrangements. Ensure statutory inspections, testing and servicing are completed within required timescales. Health, Safety & Compliance Promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture across the engineering and facilities functions. Ensure all activities comply with relevant UK legislation, regulations and company standards. Maintain appropriate risk assessments, safe systems of work and operating procedures. Ensure contractors and employees work to the required safety standards. Support internal and external audits, inspections and compliance reviews. Identify risks and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented. Contractors & Suppliers Manage relationships with external contractors, engineering specialists and facilities service providers. Ensure suppliers deliver against agreed service levels, quality standards and contractual requirements. Monitor supplier performance and address areas where service levels fall below expectations. Support tendering, contract negotiations and supplier reviews. Ensure external contractors operate safely and comply with site requirements. Budget & Commercial Management Take responsibility for significant engineering and facilities expenditure across operational and service budgets. Ensure resources are deployed effectively and expenditure is appropriately controlled. Identify opportunities to improve value, reduce unnecessary costs and increase asset efficiency. Support capital investment proposals and business cases for major engineering, automation and facilities projects. Maintain appropriate levels of critical spares, materials and engineering resources. Work with Procurement to ensure suppliers and contracts deliver value for money. Performance & Continuous Improvement Establish and monitor meaningful KPIs covering equipment reliability, downtime, maintenance, facilities performance and compliance. Use data and operational insight to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Lead initiatives designed to increase uptime, improve efficiency and reduce operational risk. Drive the transition from reactive problem-solving towards planned, preventative and predictive maintenance. Ensure the department continually evolves in line with the needs of a growing and increasingly automated operation. About You We are looking for a technically capable and commercially minded manager with significant experience within a large-scale warehouse, distribution, logistics, FMCG, manufacturing or similarly automated environment. You will ideally have: Proven experience managing engineering, automation and facilities teams. Experience leading multi-skilled technical teams within a high-volume operational environment. Strong knowledge of automated material-handling and warehouse systems. Working knowledge of PLC, SCADA and automated control systems. Experience with CMMS, CAFM and/or BMS platforms. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering environments. Experience developing and managing preventative maintenance programmes. Good knowledge of UK health & safety, building compliance and environmental requirements. Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service contracts. Experience managing significant operational budgets. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills. The confidence to make decisions and take ownership in a demanding operational environment. A proactive approach to identifying problems before they impact the operation. Qualifications A relevant HNC, HND, degree or equivalent practical experience in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline is preferred. An IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification would be advantageous. What You'll Get The successful candidate will join an established and growing business and will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the performance and future development of a major Liverpool operation. The package includes: Competitive salary based on experience. 37.5-hour working week. Generous annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service. Company pension scheme. Employee discount scheme. Health and wellbeing benefits. On-site facilities including subsidised catering and fitness facilities. Death-in-service benefit. Long-service recognition. Employee assistance programme with confidential support available 24/7. Access to a range of discounted retail, leisure and hospitality benefits. Optional health and wellbeing insurance products. The Opportunity This is a particularly strong opportunity for an experienced Automation & Facilities Manager, Engineering Manager, Engineering Services Manager or Senior Facilities Manager who wants to take ownership of a large and complex operational environment. With significant automation, a substantial engineering infrastructure and continued investment in operational capability, the successful candidate will have genuine scope to improve reliability, develop people, influence investment decisions and shape the future engineering and facilities strategy of the site. If you have the technical expertise, leadership experience and commercial mindset to operate at this level, we would be interested in hearing from you.
