Facilities Manager

Yorktowned; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

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The Opportunity

Join Our Team as a Facilities Specialist! Avantor is on the lookout for a dynamic Facilities Specialist to join our Hichrom facility in Theale, Reading. This exciting role involves working in a scientific production environment, ensuring compliance with statutory inspection requirements and managing essential site services. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and driving positive changes, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Why Avantor?

• Innovative Environment: Work in a cutting-edge scientific production facility.
• Career Growth: Be part of a team that values continuous improvement and development.
• Community Impact: Contribute to building a safer and more efficient workplace for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory inspection requirements.
• Collaborate with the EHS team to maintain safety-critical equipment.
• Manage site services including security, maintenance, utilities, cleaning, waste disposal, and recycling.
• Monitor and promote positive energy and environmental trends.
• Upload sustainability data to corporate systems monthly.
• Maintain records for hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal.
• Prepare construction phase plans and health and safety files.
• Respond to emergencies and provide timely reports.
• Review site layout for safe practices and operational efficiencies.
• Implement equipment management and ensure routine preventative maintenance.
• Prepare annual forecasts for site expenditure and document changes.

Contractor And Visitor Management

• Conduct inductions for site visitors.
• Manage the site permit to work systems.
• Handle contract management, including purchase orders and invoice queries.
• Prepare scope documents for tenders and manage contractor documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance and apply intervention techniques when necessary.

Project Management

• Utilize MS Project for planning and milestone management.
• Prepare financial models for capex requests.
• Chair project meetings and summarize outcomes.
• Collaborate with Site Directors and Managers on investment plans and site improvements.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent desirable.
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent.
• Understanding of CDM regulations desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Passion for driving change and continual improvements.

Skills & Competencies

• Experience with lean principles and/or six sigma qualification desirable.
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Project, Office 365, and SAP (training provided).
• Awareness of COSHH, PUWER, TABRA, and Dynamic Risk Assessments.
• Good understanding of chemical safety, storage, and segregation.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 is advantageous.
• Strong communication, numerical, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage incidents and collaborate with EHS teams.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• Strong commitment to quality standards and procedures.
• Project management experience desirable.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us at Avantor and be part of a team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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