Zipwater

Manufacturing

FacilitiesManager

£45–65k ~AI est. Dereham, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Facilities Manager at Zipwater. Skills: Facilities operations, Supplier management, Compliance management, Budget management. Own day-to-day delivery of facilities operations. Act as primary point of contact for facilities”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure sites are safe, compliant, and well presented; Minimise disruption from maintenance; Identify cost-saving opportunities

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Proactive mindset

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Previous experience in facilities, site, or operations role, Organisational and multitasking capability, Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities simultaneously, Practical, hands-on approach with a proactive mindset, Communication and stakeholder management skills

Nice to Have

IOSH qualification (or willingness to obtain), Experience managing compliance and audits, Exposure to budgeting and cost control, Experience in warehouse or multi-site environments

What You'll Do.

Own day-to-day delivery of facilities operations

Act as primary point of contact for facilities

Ensure sites are safe

Manage access control

Manage third-party suppliers and contractors

Set supplier SLAs and monitor performance

Ensure all facilities compliance and statutory obligations are

Maintain accurate compliance records

Support audits and inspections

Own planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Manage reactive maintenance to minimise disruption

Oversee key building infrastructure and maintenance contracts

Manage facilities budgets

Track facilities spend

Identify cost-saving opportunities

Support facilities projects

Support dilapidations

Support continuous improvement initiatives

Act as central coordination point for facilities activity

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working closely with suppliers and contractors; Working closely with internal teams and leadership

Communication Scope

Stakeholder management

Process & Methodology

Continuous improvement initiatives

Full Job Description

As our Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that Zip UK’s sites run smoothly, safely and compliantly. You will be the go-to person for all things related to our facilities. Based at our Dereham office and reporting to the Operations team, you will manage the day-to-day operations across our office, warehouse and legacy sites. This includes working closely with suppliers and contractors, overseeing health & safety compliance, handling maintenance tasks, and managing budgets. The facilities manager will ensure high standards are maintained across all sites, drive strong supplier performance and promote proactive maintenance. This hands-on position perfectly balances operational work with coordination and stakeholder engagement. ### Key Responsibilities * Own the day‑to‑day delivery of facilities operations across office, warehouse, and legacy sites * Act as the primary point of contact for all facilities issues, ensuring sites are safe, compliant, and well presented * Manage access control, security systems, alarms, and internal space requirements * Manage third‑party suppliers and contractors, setting SLAs and monitoring performance * Ensure all facilities compliance and statutory obligations are met, including health & safety and environmental standards * Maintain accurate compliance records and support audits and inspections * Own planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and manage reactive maintenance to minimise disruption * Oversee key building infrastructure and maintenance contracts * Manage facilities budgets, track spend, and identify cost‑saving opportunities * Support facilities projects, lease exits, dilapidations, and continuous improvement initiatives * Act as the central coordination point for facilities activity, working closely with internal teams and leadership **Requirements** **Essential** * Previous experience in a facilities, site, or operations role * Strong organisational and multitasking capability * Ability to manage multip

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