Facilities Manager

Full time, Permanent

Onsite - Knighton, Powys

Company Description

Clayton Engineering Limited is a specialist manufacturer of custom vehicles, winches, and boat launching and recovery equipment. The company provides prototype design and manufacturing, welding and fabrication services, build-to-print work, and complete end-to-end products. Working closely with clients, Clayton Engineering Limited delivers tailored engineering solutions that meet demanding performance and safety requirements. Team members benefit from a hands-on, production-focused environment where quality craftsmanship and continuous improvement are central to the business.

Role Description

The Facilities Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at Clayton Engineering Limited’s premises in Knighton. The purpose of the role is to provide specialist Facilities Management expertise in order that a safe, compliant working environment with appropriate facilities for staff, visitors and volunteers is provided at Claytons Engineering Limited.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety policies and standards are fulfilled. Work safely, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, direct reports, colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors.
• Managing the day-to-day facilities management operations of the Claytons Engineering sites to ensure the highest possible standards are delivered.
• Manage a delegated budget of approx. £1m and assist the Senior Facilities Manager with the preparation of annual budgets packages and complete monthly financial performance reports.
• Lead on building safety and compliance, conduct audits, ensure systems and documentation meet statutory, regulatory, and company standards (e.g., H&S, CDM, Fire, Legionella, LOLER, PUWER, PSSR).
• Fulfils the role of an Authorised/Appointed Person for critical safety areas such as Confined Spaces, Legionella, Electrical etc.
• Manage a wide range of specialist Facilities services and contractors providing hard and soft services. Manages statutory inspections of specialist plant and equipment.
• Manage technical Facilities projects, buildings, plant and equipment alterations/refurbishments to meet with occupational demands of the business.
• Ensure the Facilities operating software systems (CAFM/IWMS) are managed effectively and align with the business service level requirements and regulatory compliance standards.
• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of the Facilities team, ensuring clear objectives, performance expectations that drive high standards and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets and be accountable for monthly reporting of budget and asset condition.
• Develop detailed service and project specifications, lead tendering processes, and negotiate and implement contracts to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
• Specify, coordinate, and oversee both planned and reactive maintenance works, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery and adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and audits across the estate, maintain a schedule of required actions, and proactively manage the implementation of improvements to ensure ongoing compliance and risk reduction.
• Manage the Permit to Work procedure and issue permits when required.
• Manage maintenance activities, operational issues, incidents and emergencies outside normal working hours when required.
• To become involved in other ad hoc tasks as required.