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Facilities Manager
Senior Facilities & Buildings Manager – SC Johnson Professional®
Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional® makes you part of a family-owned company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning, hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide industry-leading solutions across Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets. Established since 1886, SC Johnson Professional® is a family-owned and led company dedicated to producing quality, trusted products—backed by 130 years of unwavering integrity.
Weekend work may be required from time to time to support operational requirements.
Location: Denby & Little Eaton Function: Manufacturing Operations Internal Job Title: Senior Facilities & Buildings Manager
About This Role
This critical Senior Facilities & Buildings Management role is responsible for leading all aspects of Facilities Management across our Denby and Little Eaton sites. This includes overseeing maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of facilities while ensuring full compliance with legal, regulatory, safety, health, environmental, and quality requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the facilities budget and overseeing capital investment
- Driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational reliability, workplace standards, and facility services
- Focusing on sustainability, supporting the company’s journey towards net-zero carbon emissions
- Aligning with our sustainability agenda and meeting ISO50001 energy compliance standards
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Strategy & Maintenance
- Lead the development and deployment of a facilities maintenance strategy, including planned, predictive, and reactive maintenance for Denby & Little Eaton sites.
- Implement and continually improve the SAP maintenance management system for effective facilities oversight.
- Develop and execute an ongoing facility upgrade and investment plan while adherence to industry best practices.
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Budget & Financial Oversight
- Create and manage budgets and P&L accountability for all facility maintenance spending, tracking MRO spend, buildings repairs, and site utilities.
- Set up precise monitoring and reporting mechanisms for stakeholders, including MRO spend, building repairs, and utility performance.
Contractor Performance & Compliance
- Lead the facilities contractor base, implementing effective performance monitoring systems.
- Work closely with SHE Manager, Manufacturing Manager, and Senior Project Engineer to ensure full compliance with SC Johnson’s safety standards, national regulations, and industry norms.
Safety & Regulatory Standards
- Establish contract management processes with the Senior Project Engineer & SHE Manager to ensure third-party contractors meet UK/EU SHE requirements.
- Support the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) program, aligning facility works with internal and regulatory guidelines.
Sustainability & Energy Programme
- Support SCJ energy reduction programs, driving alignment with sustainability objectives and ISO50001 certification.
- Assist in delivering MBW-a’s (Means, Benefits, and justifications) and managing facility-related capital projects
Requirements & Experience
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Proven facilities management experience in a related industry
- Demonstrable knowledge of UK regulations for:
- Fire safety
- Legionella control
- Electrical safety
- Gas safety
- Air handling systems
- NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (desirable)
Key Behaviours & Skills
- Strong leadership with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
- Exceptional planning, organisation, and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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Competitive Benefits & Perks
We attract and reward talent with a comprehensive package:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme (Built-up up to 6% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (up to 4x your salary)
- Free access to a healthcare platform offering:
- Nutritional advice
- Wellbeing support
- Mental health resources
- Enhanced parental leave policy
- Free optical vouchers
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Remote working – Access to one scheduled work-from-home day per week (eligible employees only)
- Employee benefits platform with:
- Discounts & wellbeing perks
- Access to employee assistance programmes
- Onsite amenities:
- Complimentary fresh fruit
- Hot drinks available
- Partially subsidised on-site canteen
- Discounted SCJ Professional retail products at our staff shop
- Car and mobility benefits:
- Free parking
- EV charging points powered by renewable energy at our Denby site
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Wellbeing perks:
- “Save a Space” prize draw, earning a monthly £200 prize for car-sharing or reducing parking usage
Inclusion & Diversity
We don’t just promote diversity—we embed it.
At SC Johnson Professional®, inclusive practices are our daily norm. We believe that differences in thoughts, culture, gender identity, background, and more enable teams to innovations and thrive in a dynamic environment. From collaboration styles to decision-making processes, we value collective contributions and ensure every voice is heard.
Note: This role is located in the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Domestic or International relocation is not available for this position. (#LI-Onsite)
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