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Michael Page

Posted

22 days ago

description

Head of Facilities & Engineering required for a rapidly expanding food logistics business who operate across the UK&I.

Client Details

The Facilities & Engineering Manager is responsible for overall compliance & maintenance of existing properties and

equipment including refrigeration systems, racking, MHE and automation. The Facilities & Engineering Manager will have

an active role in any new development projects within the UK&I region, from challenging the technical design to delivery

of the construction project.

The business is constantly taking on new assets through acquisition, therefore ensuring a consistent approach to FM is taken across all sites will play a pivotal part in the role.

Description

As head of Facilities & Engineering you will oversee maintenance and projects for the UK&I portfolio of mainly cold storage logistics sites. You will be responsible for the upkeep of existing properties, streamlining newly acquired sites and delivering on brand new developments. You will report into the Senior Leadership team and be responsible for a small FM/Maintenance team.

Facility Maintenance

Responsible for developing the annual regional maintenance CAPEX plan.Lead maintenance function in the region, provide technical guidance to the local technical engineersSelect and manage external engineering and service third parties in the region where appropriate.Ensure all assets comply with all legal requirements, compliance, granted permits and annual environmental reportingOversee delivery of new sites / developments including tendering & contractor selectionCollaborate closely with central Engineering team on facility design for new development projects, supported by the cluster development manager, project engineer and external contractorsRollout of the Energy Management program within the clusterIdentify energy saving initiatives to support organisations sustainability commitmentsProfile

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar (desirable)10+ years experience in a Senior Facilities / Engineering Management role ideally within the food logistics sectorExperience delivering new development projectsDemonstrable experience in delivering maintenance to a multi site portfolioAble to tender for new contractors / suppliers and manage relationshipsExcellent budgetary / financial skillsAble to influence in terms of change managementCommutable distance of Wolverhampton or Grimsby – travel across UK&I required

Job Offer

90,000 – 100,000 annual salaryCompany Car / Car Allowance25 days holidayBonus SchemePension ContributionFlexible / Hybrid Working

location

United Kingdom