Facilities & Maintenance Manager

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Wellingborough is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead site services for the B&Q Bathroom Fulfilment Centre. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, managing maintenance and security, and controlling departmental budgets. Candidates should have experience in facilities management, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications like IWFM and IOSH. The position offers a salary of up to £48,000 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and health insurance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company-sponsored pension scheme

Private medical and dental insurance

Access to GXO University

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities/maintenance management role.
• Technical knowledge of hard and soft building services.
• Experience managing third-party contracts and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all site services including maintenance and security.
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental and health & safety regulations.
• Oversee contractor control and emergency procedures.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of QSHE practices

Experience with contract management

Education

RQF Level 3

IWFM Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

18th Edition Wiring

Degree in engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced facilities and maintenance professional ready to take ownership of a brand-new site? Do you thrive in a role where compliance, safety and operational excellence are key? Looking for an opportunity to lead and shape facilities management on a major retail contract?

Here at GXO Logistics, we’re looking for a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to join our team at Wellingborough, supporting our newly acquired B&Q Bathroom Fulfilment Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage all site services, from building and grounds maintenance to security, utilities and compliance, while driving efficiency and supporting a safe working environment.

This is a full-time, permanent position. You’ll be working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00. However, some flexibility will be required, as this is logistics, after all!

Pay, benefits and more:

You’ll be paid a salary of up to £48,000 per annum, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), and you may buy additional days to suit your work‑life balance. Your benefits package includes a company‑sponsored pension scheme, private medical and dental insurance, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a comprehensive employee assistance programme. You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform, offering a variety of high‑street discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, cashback cards, a savings scheme and much more. You’ll be able to take advantage of GXO University, gaining new skills and qualifications at a pace that suits you. Internal promotions are encouraged – over 60% were promoted last year.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Manage all site services including maintenance, security, cleaning, utilities and space planning
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental and health & safety regulations
• Oversee contractor control, permits to work and emergency procedures
• Project manage refurbishments, renovations and office moves
• Maintain records for inspections, tests and repairs to meet compliance standards
• Control departmental budgets and deliver cost‑effective solutions
• Chairул site meetings and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience in a facilities/maintenance management role
• Technical knowledge of hard and soft building services
• Strong understanding of QSHE and security practices
• Experience managing third‑party contracts and KPIs
• RQF Level 3, IWFM Certificate and IOSH Managing Safely (essential)
• 18th Edition Wiring and foundation degree in engineering (advantageous)
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver operational improvements

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating നൽക inclusive environment for all employees. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.