Facilities Manager - Hinckley

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join an established Aerospace Tier 1 manufacturer in Hinckley. This role will have responsibility for the HSE leadership and the Facilities Team to manage facilities operations, ensure statutory compliance, drive continuous improvement, and provide a safe, efficient working environment that supports the core business.

Key Responsibilities

Lead site facilities operations, combining hands-on delivery (approximately 50%) with office-based responsibilities, while managing and developing a small facilities team.
Ensure all site equipment, plant, and infrastructure are serviced and maintained in line with current legislation and high standards of health and safety.
Own and manage planned and preventative maintenance schedules, ensuring work is completed in a timely manner and meets statutory and compliance standards.
Prioritise and manage reactive maintenance and repairs within agreed timescales, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders on progress and completion.
Supervise, coordinate, and manage contractors and auditors, ensuring all permits to work are in place prior to any activity.
Apply Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and techniques to review, improve, and standardise facilities and site processes.
Monitor, review, and update Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
Lead investigations into near misses and accidents on site, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and tracked to completion.
Act as a key point of contact for Production and other departments on facilities-related matters.
Manage the Maintenance budget.
Experience & Qualifications

Essential

Proven experience in a Facilities Manager or senior facilities role within a production or manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of TPM, maintenance scheduling, and HSE standards.
Hands-on experience using Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
Strong practical maintenance capability.
Good knowledge of MS Office applications.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams.
Flexibility in working hours and ability to travel between sites.
Desirable

Experience working in the aerospace manufacturing market
FLT and/or MEWP licences.
IOSH qualification or working towards one.
Six Sigma Green Belt or other C.I. acreditation
Benefits

Competitive package
Life assurance cover
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Support with training and obtaining external qualifications
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
On-site parking