Utilities & Facilities Manager

Utilities & Facilities Manager

Location

Banbury, Oxfordshire

Salary

Up to GBP58,000 DOE + Bonus + Competitive Pension + Excellent Benefits

Job Type

Full Time Permanent. Day shifts, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Utilities & Facilities Manager to join a leading manufacturing operation in Banbury. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven facilities or engineering professional to take ownership of all site utilities and facilities services, ensuring optimum reliability, efficiency, compliance and cost performance.

Working within a fast–paced manufacturing environment, you will play a key role in managing critical utilities infrastructure, facilities operations, contractor relationships, maintenance programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all site utilities including water, electricity, HVAC systems, compressed air, and waste management.
• Lead facilities operations including building maintenance, cleaning services, security, and general site services.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring high standards of performance, compliance, and value for money.
• Drive energy efficiency and cost–reduction initiatives across the site.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programmes for utilities and facilities assets.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure the effective operation of all systems and services.
• Support infrastructure improvement, expansion, and upgrade projects.
• Work closely with operational and engineering teams to ensure utilities and facilities support production requirements.
• Monitor budgets, service contracts, and performance metrics to achieve operational objectives.

About You

• A degree or qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years' experience managing utilities and facilities within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership experience managing maintenance, engineering, or facilities teams.
• Strong understanding of utilities systems including HVAC, electrical, water, compressed air, and building services.
• Experience implementing preventative maintenance strategies and utilising CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing standards and compliance requirements, including Health & Safety and Environmental regulations.
• Demonstrable experience delivering energy–saving and cost–reduction projects.
• Strong contractor and supplier management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem–solving abilities.
• The ability to perform effectively in a fast–paced manufacturing environment.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of up to GBP58,000 DOE
• Day shifts Monday to Friday
• Annual bonus scheme
• Competitive pension package
• Enhanced employee benefits
• Career development opportunities
• The chance to join a well–established and growing manufacturing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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