Facility Manager

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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Job Title: Facility Manager

Salary: £79,400 - £99,000 depending on experience

Location: Desford, Leicestershire – 5 days in office presence.

Contract :
Full time & permanent

As our Facility Manager, you’ll run the day‑to‑day operations across all shifts at our UK Hose Assembly facility in Desford, Leicestershire. You’ll lead experienced production teams who assemble hydraulic hoses, making sure the site runs safely, smoothly and with a strong focus on people.

We’re looking for a leader who understands manufacturing and assembly, cares about their teams, and can bring structure, clarity and steady hands‑on leadership to a busy production environment.

• Leading and delivering against safety, quality, output and cost targets across the operation. You will help build a safety‑first, people‑focused culture by encouraging openness, reducing incidents and supporting teams to recognise and manage risks confidently.

• Developing and supporting production managers and wider teams, building capability through coaching, fair performance management and clear expectations for delivery, ensuring people feel valued, supported and able to grow.

• Embedding a safe and compliant working environment, partnering with engineering teams to improve workstation design, reduce risks and ensure the site meets all legal and company requirements while prioritising colleague wellbeing.

• Planning and scheduling work in the short and long term, ensuring people, equipment and materials are available to meet customer demand and maintain smooth production, with clear communication and consideration for team impact.

• Driving continuous improvement, encouraging new ideas, removing obstacles, reducing waste and using structured problem solving to improve flow and efficiency, while creating an environment where everyone feels heard and involved.

• Working closely with engineering and maintenance teams to reduce downtime, strengthen equipment reliability and ensure processes, procedures and performance standards are consistently followed through supportive, collaborative relationships.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

• Problem Solving (Operations): Approaches operational issues with a practical, structured mindset, using evidence and root ‑ cause thinking to resolve problems quickly and effectively. Works with teams to prioritise actions and implement improvements that are understood and sustained.

• Effective Communications: Communicates clearly and confidently with people at all levels, adapting style to ensure messages land well. Builds trust through open, honest dialogue and keeps teams aligned on safety, priorities and performance expectations.

• Performance Management: Sets clear expectations, gives regular, constructive feedback and recognises strong performance. Identifies issues early and supports colleagues with fair, practical actions that enable them to develop and succeed.

• Planning and Organising: Plans work in a logical, structured way so people, resources and priorities remain aligned to daily and long ‑ term goals. Anticipates challenges, manages competing demands and adjusts plans calmly to maintain safe, reliable operations.

• Safety Driven: Understands that safety underpins strong production performance. Leads by example, reinforces safe behaviours and creates an environment where people feel able to raise concerns.

• Operational Leadership: Provides steady, clear leadership in a fast ‑ paced…