Interim Facilites Manager

Interim Facilities Manager (Compliance & Statutory Inspections)
Location: Burnley
Contract Type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months

Rate £45.00ph

Gap Technical Ltd are recruiting an Interim Facilities Manager to support a food manufacturing site with a strong focus on legal compliance, statutory inspections, and site infrastructure management.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the site meets all regulatory, statutory, and safety compliance requirements, coordinating inspections, audits, and contractor activities across facilities and utilities. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, HSE, and operations teams to ensure the site operates safely and remains fully compliant with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Statutory Inspections

• Lead and manage site compliance relating to statutory inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all statutory maintenance and inspections are scheduled, completed, and documented.
• Manage compliance relating to key areas including:
• Pressure systems
• Lifting equipment (LOLER)
• Electrical installations (EICR / fixed wire testing)
• Fire safety systems
• Gas safety and HVAC systems
• Water hygiene and Legionella (L8) management
• DSEAR
• Maintain and update the site compliance register and certification records.

Facilities & Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of site facilities, utilities, and building infrastructure.
• Manage contractor activities related to inspection, maintenance, and compliance tasks.
• Ensure contractors follow site safety procedures, permits to work, and food safety protocols.
• Coordinate repair and maintenance activities to ensure minimal disruption to production operations.

Food Environment Compliance

• Ensure facilities management activities comply with food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Support compliance with regulatory bodies relevant to food processing and meat production.
• Work closely with the quality and technical teams to ensure facilities support audit readiness.

Documentation & Audit Readiness

• Review and organise documentation relating to statutory inspections and maintenance activities.
• Prepare the site for internal and external audits by maintaining complete compliance records.
• Identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve compliance management and facilities processes.
• Support improvements to contractor management and planned inspection schedules.
• Provide recommendations for long-term facilities and compliance improvements.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or Compliance Manager in an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK statutory compliance and inspection requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and external inspection bodies.
• Experience working in food manufacturing, meat processing, or highly regulated production environments.
• Strong understanding of facilities infrastructure including utilities and building systems.
• Experience managing compliance documentation and audit preparation.

Desirable

• Experience working within FOOD processing environments.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (BRC, HACCP, etc.).
• Experience implementing compliance management systems or registers.
• Engineering or technical background.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or HSE.
• IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification desirable.
• Facilities or compliance management certifications advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and contractor management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance activities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.

Apply

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via Gap Technical Ltd.

This vacancy is being advertised by Gap Technical who are acting as an employment business.

Closing Date 13/04/2026