Job Description:

Facilities Manager – Motherwell

Location: Motherwell, North Lanarkshire
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum & company car
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

FM Search & Select are currently recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager to join a well-established organisation based in Motherwell.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of a portfolio of industrial, logistics and commercial properties.

The successful candidate will oversee maintenance, statutory compliance, health and safety, contractors and general property operations, ensuring all sites are safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day facilities operations across a portfolio of industrial and commercial properties.

• Conduct regular site inspections, identifying maintenance requirements and areas for improvement.

• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and emergency works.

• Oversee building fabric, infrastructure, drainage, external areas and general property upkeep.

• Ensure all properties meet relevant health, safety and statutory compliance requirements.

• Manage fire safety, asbestos, legionella and electrical compliance documentation and inspections.

• Maintain accurate compliance records, risk assessments and maintenance schedules.

• Manage external contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

• Oversee contractor permits to work and safe working procedures.

• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions where required.

• Build positive relationships with tenants, contractors and key stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and maintain property standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Facilities Management, Property Management or a similar role.

• Experience managing commercial, industrial or logistics properties would be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of building maintenance, statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.

• Experience coordinating PPM schedules, reactive maintenance and external contractors.

• Knowledge of fire safety, asbestos management, legionella control and electrical compliance.

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple properties and prioritise workloads effectively.

• A proactive, practical approach with the confidence to work independently.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £40,000 – £45,000

• Full-time, permanent position

• Motherwell-based opportunity

• Varied role overseeing a portfolio of commercial and industrial properties

• Opportunity to take ownership of facilities operations and make a real impact

Interested?

If you're an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next opportunity in the Motherwell area, we'd love to hear from you.