Facilities Lead

BASF Metals in Cinderford operates a modern recycling facility focused on recovering precious metals from automotive catalytic converters, contributing to sustainable resource use and a circular economy.

We’re looking for a Facilities Lead to take full ownership of our site environment — ensuring everything from compliance to contractor management runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

What you’ll be doing

This is a visible, high-impact role where you’ll be the go-to expert for all things facilities:

• Owning site facilities, building fabric, and grounds
• Managing service contracts (security, cleaning, fleet, and suppliers)
• Leading compliance activities (legionella, PAT testing, energy reporting, insurance checks)
• Acting as first-line IT support for local equipment and network issues
• Controlling access systems and site security
• Overseeing contractor permits and safe working practices
• Delivering hands-on maintenance and coordinating specialist works
• Managing budgets, purchasing, and spend tracking
• Supporting site projects, change initiatives, and EHS systems

 What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone practical, proactive, and confident working independently:

• Proven facilities management experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Strong hands-on maintenance skills and contractor coordination experience
• Solid knowledge of facilities compliance and statutory requirements
• 18th Edition electrical qualification with fault-finding capability
• Experience managing service contracts and budgets
• Confidence issuing permits to work and managing safety processes
• Strong IT skills — comfortable supporting devices, printers, and basic networks
• Ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and make decisions independently

Bonus points if you have:

• SAP experience
• Exposure to ISO/EHS frameworks
• Experience working with outsourced IT providers or automation/security systems

What we value

We’re looking for someone who:

• Works collaboratively and takes accountability
• Communicates clearly and confidently
• Creates an inclusive, respectful environment for everyone on site
• Brings technical expertise with a practical, can-do mindset

What you can expect:

A competitive salary and annual bonus

 A wealth of additional benefits that include:

25 days annual leave (increasing up to 30) plus bank holidays
An award-winning Pension scheme which includes Death in service up to 4 times salary
All employee share scheme with a company matching scheme in place
Private medical insurance that the company fully funds. You have the option of opting in your partner and children on preferential rates
Service-related awards
Income protection due to critical illness.

Ready to take ownership and make a real difference on site?

Apply now