Facilities Manager

MCS Group | Your Specialist Recruitment Consultancy

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager ready to take ownership of a multi-site operation? This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic and hands-on leadership role, supporting supply chain operations across multiple locations in Northern Ireland.
You’ll play a key role in managing both hard and soft services, driving operational excellence, contractor performance, and compliance with safety and service standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the Facilities function across several supply chain sites in Northern Ireland.
• Support colleagues across the wider supply chain with expert Facilities input.
• Develop and manage systems for soft services delivery and hard services maintenance (both planned and reactive).
• Coordinate external service providers to minimise disruption and ensure cost-efficiency.
• Manage and deliver facilities-related projects from concept through to completion.
• Communicate with stakeholders to report on project progress and service performance.
• Implement safety protocols for all contractors, ensuring full compliance before and during site activities.
• Oversee contractor documentation including tenders, safety documentation, and financial records.
• Lead fire safety programmes and emergency response planning, in collaboration with Health & Safety teams.
• Ensure fire safety systems are fully functional, tested, and maintained.
• Supervise Facilities and Service Technicians to carry out first-line repairs and site support tasks.
• Manage maintenance contracts and ensure all plant and equipment is serviced and compliant.
• Track and report on key performance indicators for all Facilities activities.

What You’ll Bring:

• A third-level qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing contractors and service providers.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to lead and deliver multiple priorities.
• Clear and confident communication skills-both verbal and written.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent team leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational ability with a focus on meeting deadlines and adding value.