SC Johnson Professional Europe
Facilities Manager
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Facilities Manager
Join the SC Johnson Professional® Family
We’re a family-owned business committed to excellence since 1886, serving industries like Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Retail. Join us as [Senior/Associate Business Services] Facilities & Buildings Manager in the Manufacturing Operations team.
Location: Denby & Little Eaton, with remote hybrid options (1 day a week).
About the Role
This pivotal position leads Facilities Management across our Denby and Little Eaton sites, ensuring maintenance excellence, compliance, and sustainability. Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing facilities’ strategic enhancement, including predictive maintenance strategy, SAP Facilities Management system optimisation, and continuous improvement of our built environment.
- Delivery of budget and P&L for facilities spend, monitoring MRO (maintenance, repairs, operations), buildings repairs, and site utilities, and presenting transparent reports to stakeholders.
- Leading facilities contractor performance, implementing robust safety protocols in collaboration with SHE, Manufacturing, and Project Engineering teams.
- Championing energy efficiency, carbon reduction targets, and ISO50001 compliance to align with our net-zero sustainability agenda.
- Developing capital expenditure plans, MEA (Project Charter) alignment, and ensuring compliance with UK/EU safety regulations (fire, electrical, gas, legionella).
Responsibilities
Facilities Strategy & Operations
- Use data-driven insights to establish long-term facilities maintenance programs (planned, predictive, reactive).
- Embed world-class best practices for asset lifecycle management (maintenance, upgrades, replacements).
- Optimise SAP Facilities Management (FM) tools and their processes to minimise operational downtime.
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Budget & Financial Leadership
- Manage facilities budgets ($m level), balancing immediate needs with long-term investments.
- Monitor MRO, site utilities, and contractor costs, ensuring adherence to budget performance indicators.
Safety & Compliance
- Work with SHE, manufacturing, and engineering teams to enforce SCJ health and safety standards, ensuring contractor compliance with UK/EU regulations.
- Lead legionella, fire, electrical, and gas safety inspections to mitigate risk.
- Facilitate compliance with ISO50001 energy management system.
Sustainability & Capital Projects
- Support net-zero targets via energy reduction programs and ‘circular facilities design’ initiatives.
- Lead facility investment in low-carbon technologies (e.g. renewable energy, improved insulation).
- Ensure efficient capital expenditure planning, from validation to closure (MEAs and project delivery).
What You’ll Need
Experience
- Proven track record in facilities management (3+ years).
- Hands-on understanding of industrial / commercial environments, including:
- Building services (HVAC, electrical, gas, plumbing).
- UK/EU regulatory requirements (fire safety, legionella control, building risk assessments).
- Loss prevention & asset maintenance optimisation.
- Preference for NEBOSH or IOSH (health/safety qualifications).
Key Behaviours
- Leadership: Inspire confidence in stakeholders, contractors, and teams across all levels.
- Strategic thinkers: Balance short-term functionalities with long-term sustainability goals.
- Results-driven: Thriving under pressure—the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.
- Stakeholder engagement: Bridges architectureBetween business objectives and operations teams.
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Attractive Benefits
The role is remunerated competitively with the following benefits:
- Generation of premium: Employer-funded pension scheme (6%), life assurance (4× salary).
- Health & Wellbeing: Free fruit, subscriptions to premium health platforms, well-being app access.
- Family-friendly: Filed with 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays, an enhanced parental leave policy, and optical vouchers.
- Work-life integration: Hybrid working (once a week), ESG-linked bonus opportunities.
- Employee offers: Access to employee assistance programs, discounts via our partnerships.
- Staff perks:
- Complimentary canteen serviced on-site (subsidised meals).
- Staff shop discounts on professional-grade (and premium) products. Free parking and EV chargers.
- Cycle-to-work scheme spills into bicycle parking.
- “Save a Space" (£200 office monthly draw for car pooling/bike/social impact vouches).
- Environmental contribution: EV charging funded by renewable energy—cutting emissions while you work.
Important Note
📍 Right to work in the UK required—this role is UK-based. Relocation assistance is not available.
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