Facilities Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Craigavon, United Kingdom Avondale Foods Ltd Full time

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to join Avondale Foods Ltd, a leading food processing company. Based in the UK, our client supplies fresh and chilled products to major retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, and Waitrose.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Technical and be part of the established Hygiene team. As a key member, you will support the hygiene department in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of manufacturing equipment throughout the hygiene cycle and in preparation for shift commencement.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing, implementing, and overseeing a comprehensive preventative maintenance programme for all equipment and facilities to ensure reliability and operational efficiency.
  • E nsuring all maintenance activities align with food safety standards, including BRC, HACCP, and customer requirements.
  • Collaborating with the quality team to identify and mitigate potential food safety risks related to equipment and premises conditions.
  • Conducting regular inspections to ensure compliance and implementing corrective actions for any deficiencies during internal or external audits.
  • Ensuring all equipment and systems are compliant with relevant regulations and training relevant staff members in the proper handling of equipment and production regulations.

You will also be responsible for creating a departmental culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration, and implementing a 'do the right thing' mentality in all interactions. Additionally, you will collaborate with production, hygiene, and quality teams to ensure seamless operations and alignment of food safety priorities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, at least 2 years of experience in working within a maintenance role, including mechanical and electrical qualifications, and IT literacy proficient in MS packages. Exceptional leadership, time management, and organisation skills are essential, along with the ability to work as an individual and as part of a team. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels are required.

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits, including a pension, subsidised canteen, and wellbeing initiatives.



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