ReAgent Chemical Services

Location: On site Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday Description of the role: As Facilities Manager at ReAgent, you will be responsible for ensuring our buildings, grounds, and site services are maintained to the highest standards. You will manage the building condition, utilities contracts, grounds upkeep, and statutory testing, while overseeing external contractors and coordinating with internal teams. The role is key to ensuring our facilities remain safe, compliant, and efficient, with minimal disruption to operations. Working closely with the Engineering and Operations teams, you will ensure clear boundaries of responsibility between facilities management and plant/machinery maintenance. Responsibilities: Oversee upkeep, repair & refurbishment of company buildings & facilities Plan & deliver maintenance schedules to ensure compliance, safety & minimal disruption Manage refurbishment & improvement projects, liaising with contractors & internal stakeholders Work with Purchasing to manage utilities contracts (electricity, gas, water, waste) Monitor utilities usage & identify efficiency improvements & cost savings Manage pest control contracts & ensure preventive measures are in place Oversee grounds maintenance to keep external areas safe, tidy & compliant Schedule & oversee fixed wire & PAT testing to ensure electrical safety compliance Manage intruder & fire alarm systems, including regular testing, servicing & upkeep Select & manage contractors for building, utilities, pest, testing & grounds services Ensure contractors comply with company policies, permits to work & HSE standards Work with Operations & Engineering to plan maintenance & repairs with minimal downtime Define & agree boundaries of responsibility between Facilities & Engineering teams Maintain accurate records of inspections, contracts & maintenance activities Required skills & experience: Proven experience in facilities management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities contracts, statutory testing & contractor management Ability to manage multiple maintenance & refurbishment projects Excellent communication & negotiation skills with ability to work effectively across teams Good understanding of health, safety & compliance requirements Organised, proactive & capable of balancing hands-on tasks with strategic planning Qualifications: Relevant facilities management qualification (desirable but not essential) Health & safety training or certification (e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH) preferred Evidence of continued professional development in facilities or maintenance management Salary: Up to £42,500 per annum Benefits: Generous company pension Minimum 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Life insurance Enhanced maternity/paternity Free onsite parking Friendly place to work Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours & Living Wage Employer.