Job Description
As Facilities Director, you will lead the strategic and operational management of all facilities across the UK portfolio of logistics sites. You will ensure that buildings, infrastructure, and services support the business’s operational needs, compliance requirements, and sustainability goals. This role is pivotal in driving efficiency, safety, and innovation across a fast-paced, multi-site 3PL environment.Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement a group-wide facilities strategy aligned with business growth and operational excellence.Deliver capital investment projects, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades.Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure future proofing of facilities services and alignment with business requirementsOperational Management:Oversee hard and soft FM services across all sites, including planned & reactive maintenance, ESG projects, capital projects, racking, cleaning, security systems, and waste management.Ensure statutory compliance is delivered and maintained across all assets.Ensure all facilities meet health & safety, fire safety, and environmental compliance standards.Create forward maintenance strategies for efficient future replacement of assets.Team Leadership:Manage and develop a team of regional facilities managers, site-based FM’s and support staff.Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and service excellence.Collaborate and manage service providers, consultants and Budget & Supplier Management:Prepare and own the facilities budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.Lead Facilities procurement and management of FM contracts and service providers.Sustainability & Innovation:Drive energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and sustainability initiatives across the estate.Introduce smart building technologies and data-driven FM solutions.Engage and work with landlords and 3rd parties to create and delivery year on year efficiency opportunitiesProject Delivery:Lead facilities-related projects including site openings, closures, expansions, and refurbishments.Collaborate with property and operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.Lead and develop customer initiatives for warehouse alterations and development
Qualifications
Proven experience in a senior facilities leadership role, ideally within logistics, warehousing, or industrial sectors.Strong understanding of FM operations in a multi-site, high-volume environment.Excellent knowledge of UK compliance standards (H&S, fire, environmental).Experience managing large budgets and complex supplier relationships.Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills.Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.Relevant qualifications in FM, engineering, or property management (e.g., IWFM, NEBOSH, RICS, MCIOB, CABE).
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 25 days plus 8 Bank HolidaysCompany Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When we achieve our goals you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme Private Medical Cover – This gives you peace of mind, you have choice, flexibility and speed of access to the most clinically appropriate care via BupaCar Allowance Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 8% employerLife Assurance - x4 your annual salaryWellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a yearEye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glassesReward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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