Facilities Manager

at  apetito

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and insightful Facilities Manager who values teamwork and inclusivity, with significant experience in health and safety management within the warehouse and transport sector.
You’ll possess a deep understanding of facility operations, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment methodologies, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
As our Facilities Manager, you will ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our facilities at Portbury, including our coldstore Warehouse that runs at -23 degrees!) ensuring they are functional, safe, and compliant.
You will support our transition to new facilities over the coming years, driving cost-efficiency and aligning with our organization’s business objectives.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate in a supportive and dynamic environment where your contributions are valued.
Who we are:
apetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings.
Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness.
Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK’s largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Management: Develop and implement strategies for effective facility management, optimizing performance and sustainability practices.
• Financial Oversight: Create and manage financial forecasts and budgets, conduct cost-benefit analyses for improvements, and present well-researched recommendations to the executive team.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to address them, ensuring operational continuity and prudent use of resources.
• Vendor and Contractor Relations: Manage relationships with vendors and contractors, ensuring optimal service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure our facilities meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining a safe and legally compliant environment.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Space and Asset Management: Optimize our workspace using the 5S methodology and manage operational assets to enhance productivity and safety.

Qualifications/Personal Qualities:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Facility Management, Business Administration, or a related field (CFM, FMP, or similar are desirable.)
• H&S accreditation, such as NEBOSH or IOSH

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in facility management
• Experience/understanding of engineering principles would be an advantage
• Financial literacy and budget management skills.
• Strong financial literacy and budget management skills.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Negotiation, influencing and communication skills
• Track record of excellent Health & Safety standards
• Strong analytical capability and ability to translate findings into actions

• Strategic Planning and Management: Develop and implement strategies for effective facility management, optimizing performance and sustainability practices.
• Financial Oversight: Create and manage financial forecasts and budgets, conduct cost-benefit analyses for improvements, and present well-researched recommendations to the executive team.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to address them, ensuring operational continuity and prudent use of resources.
• Vendor and Contractor Relations: Manage relationships with vendors and contractors, ensuring optimal service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure our facilities meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining a safe and legally compliant environment.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support a diverse team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Space and Asset Management: Optimize our workspace using the 5S methodology and manage operational assets to enhance productivity and safety