Facilities Administrator

Oetker UK Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Leyland is seeking a Facilities Administrator to manage the administrative tasks related to building and equipment maintenance. You will ensure compliance with legislative requirements and maintain documentation for all facilities equipment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in administration, excellent communication skills, and is proficient in SAP. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including free meals and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free pizzas and on-site restaurant

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Administrative experience within a facilities or maintenance team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across departments.
• Ability to handle documentation while ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative functions for facilities and building equipment.
• Ensure compliance documentation is up-to-date with legislation.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams for site operations.

Skills

Proficient in SAP

Good office administration practices

Confident communicator

Job description

Facilities Administrator

Join us as a Facilities Administrator at Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited in Leyland. This is a full‑time permanent role located at our state‑of‑the‑art production facility.

About Dr. Oetker

At Dr. Oetker UK we invest in maintaining our modern production facility and pride ourselves on our friendly culture and award‑winning products. We are a family‑owned business creating a taste of home through quality products and culture.

Role Summary

The Leyland Facility is the home of the Chicago Town branded pizzas. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our Facilities Maintenance Team, ensuring all administrative aspects related to building and equipment are managed and documented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral member of the Facilities Maintenance Team, responsible for all administrative aspects related to maintaining buildings and ancillary equipment critical for the factory’s day‑to‑day operations.
• Ensure necessary documentation is in place and up to date to comply with legislative requirements.
• Collaborate closely with site maintenance engineering teams, production teams and the Capital Investment Project team to ensure smooth site operations.
• Assist with the procurement and installation of new equipment and facilities, staying updated on new purchases to support the future sustainability of the factory.
• Maintain documentation and administrative aspects related to all facilities equipment, processes and purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Proficient in SAP and good office administration practices.
• Confident communicator with a personable and professional manner.
• Ability to interact and relate to all levels of colleagues and build strong working relationships within all departments.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) which increases with service.
• Free pizzas and on‑site restaurant with hot and cold meals, salad/deli bar and snack machines.
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit.
• Free on‑site parking with electric charging points.
• Free Life Assurance at 4 times basic annual salary.
• Free Wi‑Fi in the canteen.
• Private medical insurance.
• Enhanced pension scheme with 6% employer contribution.
• Employee referral scheme and recognition schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme and enhanced family‑friendly leave.

How to Apply

We look forward to your online application. Just click the “Apply now” button, and you’re good to go. Still have questions? Reach out to us directly.

Equal Opportunity

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.