Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager – Hemel Hempstead

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions: Office Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm Working arrangement: Fully onsite

About the Role

Looking for a Facilities Manager role where you can genuinely take ownership of a site, make improvements happen and see the impact of your work?

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our work has a purpose: enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In Hemel Hempstead, we're looking for a rounded, proactive Facilities Manager who can create and maintain the high-quality operating environment that enables our people to deliver that mission. Our Hemel Hempstead facility is a client fronting demonstration Laboratory which is critical in our UK and EMEA operations.

This is a hands-on, site-focused leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the operation, building relationships, establishing and running site events and taking ownership when something needs to happen. The position is dedicated to our approximately 3,000m² Hemel Hempstead site, with four direct reports across warehouse and reception.

Responsibilities

You will take responsibility for ensuring the effective operation of the site's building systems, infrastructure and services, combining strategic planning with day-to-day operational leadership.

You will oversee critical facility systems and work closely with contracted services partners such as security, janitorial and grounds maintenance. Although you won't be expected to personally fix technical systems, you will need the knowledge and confidence to understand issues, coordinate the right contractors and take ownership through to resolution. Preventative maintenance will be particularly important – looking after the site's assets and addressing risks before they become failures.

You will also:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programmes and manage operational budgets
• Coordinate facility modifications, space planning and capital improvements
• Build strong relationships with vendors, contractors and service providers
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements
• Champion workplace safety, sustainability and emergency preparedness
• Work closely with site leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and deliver continuous improvement
• Take ownership when facilities issues arise, coordinating the response, making the area safe and ensuring issues are resolved effectively
• Support events agenda, taking initiatives from idea and planning through to onsite coordination and delivery

Requirements

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience in facilities management in regulated environments
• Preferred Fields of Study: Engineering, Facilities Management, or related technical field
• Experience managing facility maintenance programs and contracted services
• Project management expertise, including capital project planning and execution
• Leadership abilities and experience managing cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO, FDA, OSHA, DSEAR and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Financial acumen including budget development and management
• Laboratory Gas Safety Awareness – Essential. The role is responsible for the safe handling, storage and connection of compressed gas cylinders, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company procedures
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Experience with energy management and sustainability initiatives
• Knowledge of construction codes, standards and contract management
• Experience implementing continuous improvement programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

• This is an opportunity to take real ownership of a site. You will have the autonomy to identify what needs improving, develop solutions and work with stakeholders and external partners to make those improvements happen
• The hiring team is keen to support the successful candidate's continued leadership development, with the potential to explore broader opportunities across Thermo Fisher Scientific in the future
• You will be doing it within an organisation whose work has an impact far beyond the workplace itself – helping our customers tackle challenges ranging from protecting the environment and food safety to finding cures for cancer