Facilities Manager

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. About you
If you are a results-driven Facilities Manager with a passion for teamwork and innovation, we invite you to apply and contribute to our organization's success.
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/understandingof 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
Personal Qualities:
Enthusiastic/can do attitude - happy to roll up the sleeves and get the job done no matter how small
Ability to establish strong effective working relationships with colleagues
A good communicator
Ability to quickly identify solutions to problems, to make decisions, take ownership and use own initiative to resolve problems
Exemplary attention to detail
The proven ability to work under pressure and deal with challenging situations
Reliable and able to be flexible as required Company Benefits
Competitive salary - accredited Living Wage employer
33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (which are considered a normal working day)
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Discretionary annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
Free meals, snacks and beverages on site
Free parking
Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts Our Values
As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.
We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.
We are driven by a passion for service, and dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people.
We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.
Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.
Learn more about apetito's commitment to a more sustainable future .
We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential