Facilities Manager

Brakes Food Shop; Portbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in Portbury is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to enhance site performance and ensure compliance. The role involves managing the engineering team, conducting audits, and overseeing project delivery. Ideal candidates should have an Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification, management experience in FMCG/logistics, and proven ability in budget control and asset management. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits including a car allowance and generous discounts on food products.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous holiday

Pension scheme

Ongoing training

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced Facilities Manager with broad engineering and compliance management background.
• Management experience in FMCG or logistics.
• Proven track record of improving asset management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site performance and compliance at the Brakes Depot.
• Handle audits, inspections, and health and safety.
• Draw up maintenance and project delivery plans.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering qualification

Performance improvement in planned maintenance

Project management knowledge (CDM, GMP, 5S, TPM)

Budgetary control skills

Problem-solving skills

People management skills

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ Level 4 in Engineering

Job description

Portbury Salary £57,000 Plus car allowance and benefits

Take your warehouse career to the next level with Sysco GB.We’rehome to some of the UK’s leading food businesses including Brakes and Fresh.

We’re currently looking for a dedicated and experienced Facilities Manager to take responsibility for ensuring our site is performing to the highest possible standards on a permanent basis at our Brakes Depot in Portbury and providing Engineering support to Bridgend and Bodmin sites (part of Sysco GB). This is a vital role within the team to ensure we maintain and keep focus on enhancing our facilities to ensure compliance to support the wider Depot operations.

A satisfying role

At the head of our site facilities engineering team with three direct reports,you’llmake sure our plant, equipment,buildingsand facilities are delivering for our clients andcolleagues. Your varied role will see you handling everything from audits,inspectionsand health and safety tocapital planning and contractor management.You’llalso draw up maintenance and project delivery plans,while playinga central roleinthe ongoing improvement of site performance.

What you bring to the mix

An experienced Facilities Manager, with a broad engineering and compliance management background, you have what it takes to excel at Sysco:

• qualified in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering (City and Guilds/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) with management experience in FMCG or logistics
• a track recordof improving performance in planned maintenance and asset management
• project management experience, including knowledge of CDM, GMP, 5Sand TPM
• proven budgetary control skills
• strong problem-solving and people management skills
• experience in the management and upkeep of key systems,including fire prevention, water, air supply, refrigeration,electricityand dock doors.

Bags of benefits

The amazing facilities and working environment at our Portbury site are not the only benefits of working here. You’llbe able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’llget fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Tempted to join the team? Apply today!

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!