Senior Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Senior Facilities and Maintenance Manager

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Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Title:

Senior Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Contract:

Permanent

Salary: £79,424 - £99,279

Location:

Peterlee, County Durham

Hours:

Full-Time – 36.50

Travel:
Up to 10%

Hiring Manager:
Paul Armstrong

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 20% annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme – Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
• Monthly Car Cash Allowance
• Contributory share scheme – Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to family health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and automated dump body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

The Senior Facilities and Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the optimal operation, safety, and reliability of all physical assets within an organization, including buildings, utilities and critical infrastructure. This role combines strategic planning with hands‑on leadership to maintain compliance, minimise downtime, and support business continuity.

• Execute reactive maintenance to restore equipment functionality
• Implement proactive maintenance strategies (preventive and predictive)
• Maintain CMMS records and ensure compliance with maintenance and regulatory schedules
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support production uptime and reliability initiatives
• Maintain building infrastructure, utilities and safety systems
• Perform groundskeeping and seasonal care activities
• Manage electrical, plumbing and structural repairs
• Oversee waste management operations and recycling programmes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental and safety regulations
• Develop and execute validation protocols
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards
• Maintain documentation for traceability and audit readiness
• Lead development of cost‑saving improvements for MGPP creation and execution
• Define scope, budget, timeline and ROI for capital investments
• Coordinate cross‑functional input and approvals
• Align with Manufacturing Engineering leadership on strategic goals
• Participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives
• Maintain documentation and reporting standards
• Support capital projects and facility upgrades
• Ensure safety, quality and operational efficiency across all functions
• Drive factory value‑stream transformations aligned with lean principles
• Champion Factory of the Future initiatives (automation, digitalisation, sustainability)
• Align engineering strategy with long‑term business goals

Degree or equivalent experience desirable

• Manufacturing Application Systems – Level Working Knowledge:
  Knowledge of company and industry databases and applications used in a manufacturing environment; ability to operate, maintain and update these systems.
• Collaborating – Level Working Knowledge:
  Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Cross‑Team Integration – Level Extensive Knowledge:
  Understanding of the importance of inter‑team collaboration in breaking down silos and achieving business results; ability to lead employees from various functions to communicate, coordinate work across divisions and…