Facilities Manager – Belfast (New Distribution Centre)
Location: Co Antrim
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

A leading name in food distribution is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join their expanding operations in Northern Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major transformation, working in a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution facility that will shape the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Role:

1. Brand New Facility – You’ll play a key role in launching a high-spec multi-temperature site designed for efficiency, sustainability, and future growth.
2. Career Growth – Join a company offering long-term progression, development programmes, and involvement in strategic projects from day one.
3. Make an Impact – Manage facilities operations, contractors, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives in a critical leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of technicians, contractors, and vendors to maintain compliance with Health & Safety and environmental standards.
• Manage preventative and reactive maintenance (PPM), service inspections, and statutory compliance.
• Oversee contractor coordination, ensuring documentation and safety procedures are in place.
• Support budget management, cost control, and procurement of materials/services.
• Implement innovations and improvements in facilities performance and service delivery.

 

What You’ll Bring:

• Engineering/trade qualification and 5+ years’ experience in facilities or support services management.
• Proven experience managing complex distribution or FMCG sites (multi-temperature environments a plus).
• Strong project management, contractor oversight, and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility with working hours and a full clean driving licence.

 

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance & life cover
• Enhanced leave & wellbeing days
• Onsite gym & parking
• State-of-the-art working environment
• Generous training & development support
• Staff discounts, tuition reimbursement & more

 

For further information, and to apply for this Facilities / Maintenance Manager position or other engineering opportunities , please contact Conor O’Hagan or visit our Website.

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