Facilities Manager

Competitive salary & great benefits package

Mon - Fri (39hrs) with flexibility to respond to operational requirements

When you join Brakes, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Aylesford as a Facilities Manager, and take your career to the next level. 

A satisfying role 

Leading our site facilities engineering team covering our Aylesford & Dagenham sites, you’ll make sure our plant, equipment, buildings and facilities are delivering for our clients and colleagues. Your varied role will see you handling everything from audits, inspections and health and safety to capital planning and contractor management. You’ll also draw up maintenance and project delivery plans, while playing a central role in the ongoing improvement of site performance. 

What you bring to the mix 

An experienced Facilities Manager, with a broad engineering and compliance management background, you have what it takes to excel with us: 

• management experience in an FMCG or logistics operation 

• a track record of improving performance in planned maintenance and asset management 

• project management experience, including knowledge of CDM, GMP, 5S and TPM 

• proven budgetary control skills 

• strong problem-solving and people management skills 

• experience in the management and upkeep of key systems, including fire prevention, water, air supply, refrigeration, electricity and dock doors. 

Bags of benefits 

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Tempted to join the team? Apply today

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!