Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager Location: Harlow, Essex Job Type: Full-Time Working Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4.45pm, Friday 8am to 2pm About Our Client Our client is a well established electroplating and surface finishing business supplying high-quality coating solutions to a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, defence, engineering, and manufacturing. We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Facilities Manager on behalf of our client to take ownership of their site infrastructure, maintenance systems, and contractor management. The Role This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the facility, plant, and infrastructure operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards. You will manage a small maintenance team while coordinating external contractors and ensuring all preventative maintenance systems are structured, documented, and audit ready at all times. Key Responsibilities 🔧 Maintenance & Facilities Management * Lead and manage the site maintenance team * Develop and maintain structured preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules * Ensure all plant, equipment, and facilities are maintained to operational and safety standards * Maintain documentation to an audit-ready status at all times * Oversee statutory inspections and compliance requirements * Nadcap & AS9100 Compliance, maintaining facility documentation, calibration records and maintenance logs. 🤝 Contractor & Supplier Management * Coordinate and supervise on-site contractors * Manage service agreements and performance standards * Ensure contractors adhere to site safety and environmental policies ⚗️ Environmental & Chemical Awareness * Manage HVAC systems, factory heating and office heating systems * Work with the HSE Manager and the Chief Chemist to maintain a register of tank inspections checking for leaks or structural failure * Advanced Waste Management overseeing systems controlling the treatment of hazardous effluents eg Chromium VI and Cyandies) What We’re Looking For Essential: * Previous experience in a Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, or similar role * Experience managing a maintenance team * Strong organisational and process-driven approach * Experience coordinating contractors * Ability to manage preventative maintenance systems * Comfortable working in a regulated or manufacturing environment Desirable: * Experience in electroplating, surface finishing, or chemical processing environments * Knowledge of chemical handling and COSHH requirements * Experience preparing for audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100 etc.) * Health & Safety qualification (or willingness to work towards one) Training & Development Our client is committed to developing people. The successful candidate will receive: * Ongoing professional development * Opportunities to gain formal qualifications such as NEBOSH accreditation * Support to upskill in compliance, environmental, and safety management * Long-term career progression opportunities The Ideal Candidate You are: Highly organised and methodical Process-driven with strong documentation discipline Calm under pressure and solution-focused Confident leading a team Comfortable working in a chemical processing environment Proactive in identifying improvements Flexible with an on-call style escalation for your team What We Offer £45k to £50k Salary Pension scheme Professional training and funded qualifications Stable and growing business environment Supportive leadership team If you are a structured and driven facilities professional looking to take ownership of a complex and rewarding industrial environment, we would love to hear from you