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Facilities Manager
Location: Preston, Lancashire — Durton Lane Business Park, Eastway, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5LR
Salary: £35,000–£45,000 pro rata (£17,500 - £22,500)
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Reports to: Operations Director
About Xyfil
Xyfil is a fast-growing e-liquid manufacturer built on trust, integrity and teamwork — join us and help shape our journey.
The Role
Take ownership of the management, maintenance and development of Xyfil's facilities and sites, reporting to the Operations Director. You'll ensure our buildings, equipment and working environment are safe, clean and fit for purpose — coordinating maintenance, contractors, cleaning and site services, and supporting improvement projects in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilities Management: Own day-to-day site management, inspections and standards (ISO 9001, GMP, company policy); maintain accurate records
- Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Run a PPM programme (fire systems, utilities, electrical/mechanical, building infrastructure, waste facilities, etc.) and manage reactive/emergency repairs, prioritising by urgency
- Contractors & Suppliers: Source, engage and manage contractors and service contracts; review quotes and monitor performance
- Cleaning & Site Services: Oversee cleaning standards, waste/recycling and welfare/communal areas
- Compliance: Ensure statutory inspections, certifications and audit actions are completed; support ISO 9001/GMP alongside H&S and Quality teams
- Budget & Cost Management: Track facilities/maintenance spend against budget, identify savings, and report to the Operations Director
- Projects & Improvements: Support site development and improvement projects, coordinating contractors and delivering to time, budget and standard
- Hands-On Support: Undertake basic repairs and equipment moves/set-up where competent, and support the wider Operations team as needed
Skills & Experience
Essential: Facilities Management/Maintenance experience, managing contractors and planned/reactive maintenance, strong organisational and problem-solving skills, good communication across all levels, good IT skills (MS Office), comfortable in a busy manufacturing environment
Desirable: Manufacturing/production experience, ISO 9001/GMP experience, Facilities Management or IOSH qualification, budget management experience, PPM/maintenance software experience, knowledge of building services and statutory compliance
Personal Attributes
Proactive, organised and hands-on — able to spot issues early, manage multiple priorities under pressure, and work confidently with contractors, suppliers and colleagues at all levels. Commercially aware and committed to high standards.
What You'll Bring to Xyfil
An opportunity to take ownership of a key part of our operations — keeping our facilities safe, reliable and compliant while helping build the infrastructure to support our growth.
Pay: £17,500.00-£22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
