Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower-carbon supply chain solutions for its customers.
In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
Role Purpose:
The Facilities Manager will provide operational and strategic support in the management of Freightliner Limited’s UK property portfolio. Reporting to the Group Property Director, the role is responsible for overseeing facilities management activities ensuring Freightliner sites remain compliant, safe, and fit for purpose.
The role works closely with operational leaders across rail, terminals, road and engineering businesses to support local property and facilities requirements, while identifying opportunities to reduce FM costs across the estate and champion sustainability, safe and continuous operational improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilities Management
- Act as the key facilities contact for operational stakeholders across rail, terminals, road and engineering functions for all land and buildings (but excluding track);
- Develop, implement and continuously improve facilities management standards, processes and reporting across the property portfolio.
- Support site-based requirements including:
o Facilities management
o Building and pavements repairs, maintenance and enhancements (off track);
- Manage office, depot and site reconfiguration projects, refurbishments and fit-outs as required.
- Develop and oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes across the estate to maximise asset life, minimise operational disruption and reduce reactive maintenance costs.
- Develop and manage a central FM budget for all operational sites and be accountable for that budget
- Support with utility management, actively monitor energy usage and develop business cases to reduce consumption and save cost.
Supplier & Contractor Management
- Drive value by identifying and implementing cost saving measures across FM expenditure, including by identifying opportunities to consolidate the procurement of FM services including maintenance and repair.