Facilities Manager (large warehouse operation)

Posted 06 September 2024
Salary£37k - 42k per year
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
ReferenceVH12108
Contact NameVikky Higgins

Job description

Site based - The chance to work within a thriving event production company that are currently in an exciting time of growth!

THE COMPANY

This business is a leading live event production company who supply a wide range of products and services to the events industry across the UK and overseas. Established over 20 years ago, they aim to combine the best in cutting edge technology with a team of people who are quite simply amazing at what they do. Their work is split across the whole spectrum of live events including corporate, private, public, sporting and live music!

The last year has seen rapid, organic growth due to new projects, clients and partnerships, with company headcount doubling to facilitate this! They are continuously developing, investing and improving to keep themselves and their team at the forefront of the event industry.

Join this well-established business in the North West for your opportunity to utilise your experience within this ‘one stop’ event service and their wonderful team!

THE ROLE

This role will see you working closely with the Operations Manager, to facilitate and aid in the smooth transition to a new facility due to the business’ growth!

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting with the design and implementation of new warehouse facility (in excess of 80,000 SQ FT)
  • Supporting the implementation of strategic plans to optimize operations & services within the new facility
  • Improving cost efficiency and overall performance
  • Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Ensuring compliance with building codes and environmental standards
  • Managing and coordinating maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, security systems etc.
  • Managing external contractors
  • Managing the maintenance of company vehicles

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for the role, you must have experience in facilities management, preferably within a large scale site.

In return, this role offers the chance to work in a collaborative and dynamic team within a highly supportive and well-known company.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit our website to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy ref: VH11913