Facilities Manager | Ashton-under-Lyne & Bolton, UK

Join Mativ and help shape the future of our UK manufacturing operations.

At Mativ, we believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and manufacturing excellence to improve life for people everywhere. As a global leader in specialty materials, we help customers solve complex challenges across diverse industries through scientific expertise, creative thinking, and operational excellence.

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee building performance, utilities, compliance, and essential services across our manufacturing sites in Ashton-under-Lyne and Bolton.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious facilities professional who wants to make a tangible impact in a thriving global business.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, UK Industrials (Ashton & Bolton), you will lead the facilities function across both sites and manage one direct report, the Site Services Engineer.

You will play a critical role in ensuring our infrastructure, utilities, and compliance standards support both day-to-day operations and long-term business growth. Working closely with EHS, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, Finance, and HR teams, you will drive performance, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment for employees, visitors, and contractors while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead site facilities activities including:
• Fire safety systems and risk assessments
• Utilities management (gas, electricity, boilers, compressed air)
• Legionella, asbestos and DSEAR compliance
• Building maintenance, HVAC, CCTV, grounds maintenance and pest control
• Insurance inspections and loss prevention activities
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control initiatives.
• Drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Develop and track KPIs to improve performance and service delivery.
• Lead technical CAPEX and OPEX projects.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement across both sites.
• Manage supplier and contractor performance, ensuring service level agreements are achieved.
• Coach and develop your team while supporting operational excellence across the business.

About You

We're looking for a facilities leader with a strong technical background and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Essential qualifications & experience:

• 7+ experience managing utilities, building services, and infrastructure projects
• HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
• Proven experience leading Facilities or Maintenance teams within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
• Budget management and cost optimisation experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable qualifications:

• NEBOSH
• BOAS
• High Voltage qualification
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and Permit to Work systems
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers