Facilities Manager

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Your New Role

Join us at Hitachi Rail and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our rail infrastructure. We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Facilities Manager to lead the management of the maintenance and facilities functions for both our Derby and Romsey production facilities and offices. This is your opportunity to make a real impact.

In this pivotal role, you’ll take ownership of the facilities infrastructure across both production sites, championing and maintaining a proactive Healthy, Safety and Environment culture. You’ll be the driving force behind maintaining high standards, meeting contractual and legal requirements of the building, external fabric and grounds, car parks area and associated services.

There is a requirement to travel within the role covering both our Derby and Romsey site.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage maintenance and facilities of production facility, all Mechanical & Electrical equipment, production area, security systems and infrastructure across the production and office areas.
• Maintain a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system and ensure best practice methods are applied.
• Lead project management for equipment moves, installations, and site improvements.
• Ensure site compliance with building regulations, PUWER – Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations, LOLER – Lifting Operations and Equipment Regulations, L8 Water Management Regulations, Electricity at Work/Fixed Wire Testing, PAT – Portable Appliance Testing, WAH – Working at Height Regulations, environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals.
• Manage utilities and drive energy efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee waste management, ensuring legal compliance and minimization.
• Manage site services including security, cleaning, catering, and landscaping.
• Prepare and manage budgets and forecasts for delegated spend, ensuring value for money.
• Lead capital expenditure projects from planning through execution.
• Supervise and coordinate contractor activities, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Responsible for producing the weekly, monthly and periodic reports as required in line with KPI’s, contractual requirements and legal compliance.
• Foster a positive working environment aligned with company values.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues, including out-of-hours support.
• Liaise with internal departments and external bodies to ensure efficient operations.
• Manage relationships with suppliers of materials, services, and utilities.
  
  
  

About

About you

• Significant experience in a similar role in a production facility, factory, mixed use site.
• Experience of managing more than one site.
• People Management experience – desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Commitment to working as part of a team
• An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations
• Good understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
• Attention to detail and good time management
• Good IT skills
  
  
  

Qualifications

• IWFM/Degree in facilities management or a related engineering discipline
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) certification in Managing Safely. (Or relevant experience/qualification)
• Minimum of three years’ experience in an FM role
  
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Degree in facilities management or related discipline
• Achieved or working towards chartered status
• Member BICS British Institute of Cleaning Science L8 Legionella & the Role of the Responsible Person
• Full Member of (BIFM) British Institute of Facilities Management
• First Aid certificate
• Chief Fire warden certification
  
  
  

What We Offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  
  

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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