Engineering & Facilities Manager (7185)

At Cromwell we support amazing businesses in the UK and internationally to keep their operations running and people safe, and our goal is to become the easiest company for them to deal with.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Facilities & Engineering Manager to join our team.

This position is responsible for providing a well-established support function that oversees all business-critical services to ensure both customer experience is market leading and compliance standards are adhered to. They will be accountable for capital expenditure to maintain, operate and improve all Distribution Centre (DC) utilities & facilities as well as P&L responsibility on operating expenses.

Ownership of all Powered Industrial Equipment (PIE), Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and the majority of key DC related assets means that reporting and communication to all stakeholders is paramount.

Thorough maintenance is essential for the safeguarding of all Cromwell employees, protection & upkeep of all business assets (buildings included), upholding of compliance standards in-line with insurance requirements and adhering to all UK laws and legislations.

This position is an on-site role based in Leicester. Interviews will be conducted face-to-face and will also include a written and a practical test.

• Promote a safe working environment to safeguard all Cromwell employees by implementing the relevant precautions and procedures adhering to all UK laws.
• Identify all requirements needed to build a team with the relevant skillsets to adequately support the business.
• Have the ability to work cross-functionally between departments to build relationships, offer technical support and deliver cost effective solutions for in-house projects.
• Lead the team by example establishing a professionalism which delivers on performance and drives good behaviours that reflect strongly across the business.
• Drive personal development throughout the team in all areas looking for alternative methods of training to maintain sustainability.
• Manage and forecast engineering & facilities spend/budget for all sites.
• To uphold today's exceptional asset availability through continued planned preventative maintenance activities and continuous improvement (CI) projects.
• Identify and own capital expenditure projects to maintain company assets to the highest standards.
• Where in-house resource cannot be utilised, enter into negotiations with 3 rd party suppliers to best serve the business.
• From a legal stance, compliance standards must always be achieved and insurance requirements met without failure.
• Certify that all fire protection systems are tested in accordance with insurance provider's recommendations, maintained and reported against.
• All site drawings, schematics and documentation to be regularly reviewed and updated when applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the company standards for delivering a distinctive customer experience are at the forefront of all business interactions.
• Ensure the company HR policy and conditions of employment detailed in the employment guide are applied in all areas of responsibility.
• Ensure all requirements of the company security and anti-bribery & corruption policies are observed and adhered to.
• Promote a professional image of the Cromwell group and comply with the equal opportunities and business conduct policies including work related events which take place outside normal working hours.
• Maintain and comply with Cromwell group corporate social responsibility, Health and Safety and environmental standards.
• Read and comply with all other Cromwell group standards, policies, procedures and agreements.

Experience and Skills Required

• HND/Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline (preferred)
• GCSE/O level qualifications in English, Maths & ICT
• A recognised apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
• Prince 2 or Project Experience (Desirable)
• Electrical qualification or background (required)
• PLC experience/qualification (Fault finding only)

What's in it for you?

• Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
• Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Company bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Commitment to employee development plans
• 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support

Other benefits include: Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products.

About Cromwell

Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working.

We're all individuals, yet we're very much one united team. We treat everyone fairly - regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability - and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it's about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential.

Cromwell is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants from the armed forces community (current and past) an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Information for Recruitment Agencies

We always prefer to recruit candidates direct to our business and first, and foremost believe in promoting talent from within whenever possible.

We do not accept speculative approaches including CVs and candidate profiles sent direct to Managers, by receipt of any such email or correspondence, we do not agree to terms and conditions. Any speculative CVs will be considered our own and we will not pay any agency fees.

We have a PSL and those on this will have access to our portal to accept CVs. Should you want to be considered for our PSL, please