Facilities Manager

Engineering & Facility Manager

• Annual Salary: £45k - £55k (based on experience)
• Location: Theale
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Engineering & Facility Manager to manage the day-to-day maintenance and facility operations of our cold storage warehouse. This role is crucial in ensuring that all technical installations and building infrastructure operate reliably and efficiently to support 24/7 logistics operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Operational Maintenance & Facility Management:

  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities across all site systems, including refrigeration, electrical installations, mechanical installations, climate control, and general building infrastructure.
  • Lead troubleshooting and resolution of critical technical issues to minimize operational downtime.
  • Coordinate and prioritize daily maintenance tasks in alignment with warehouse operations.
  • Manage spare parts inventory and procurement to support maintenance efficiency.
  • Support the implementation of facility improvement and optimization projects.

• Planning & Coordination:

  • Develop weekly and monthly maintenance schedules.
  • Coordinate and supervise the work of internal technicians and external contractors.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all facility-related issues at the site level.
  • Facilitate communication between the warehouse operations team and engineering & facility function.

• Compliance & Safety:

  • Ensure all maintenance work complies with health, safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.
  • Conduct regular safety inspections and maintenance-related audits.
  • Develop and maintain emergency procedures for facility systems.
  • Promote a strong safety culture among maintenance teams.

• Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:

  • Monitor key facility performance indicators, such as equipment uptime and maintenance effectiveness.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for technical and process improvements.
  • Lead or participate in small CAPEX projects or upgrades at the site level

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Refrigeration Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance or facility management, ideally in cold storage, logistics, food production, or process industry.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of refrigeration systems, electrical systems and controls, automated warehouse systems, and climate installations.
• Proven experience in coordinating maintenance activities and managing contractors.
• Good understanding of safety, legal, and regulatory requirements for industrial facilities.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong team orientation and ability to collaborate across functions.
• Fluent in the local language; English proficiency is an advantage.
• Flexibility to support 24/7 operations and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• Comprehensive benefits package.