Competitive salary & great benefits package
Mon - Fri (39hrs) with flexibility to respond to operational requirements
When you join Brakes, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Aylesford as a Facilities Manager, and take your career to the next level.
A satisfying role
Leading our site facilities engineering team covering our Aylesford & Dagenham sites, you’ll make sure our plant, equipment, buildings and facilities are delivering for our clients and colleagues. Your varied role will see you handling everything from audits, inspections and health and safety to capital planning and contractor management. You’ll also draw up maintenance and project delivery plans, while playing a central role in the ongoing improvement of site performance.
What you bring to the mix
An experienced Facilities Manager, with a broad engineering and compliance management background, you have what it takes to excel with us:
management experience in an FMCG or logistics operation
a track record of improving performance in planned maintenance and asset management
project management experience, including knowledge of CDM, GMP, 5S and TPM
proven budgetary control skills
strong problem-solving and people management skills
experience in the management and upkeep of key systems, including fire prevention, water, air supply, refrigeration, electricity and dock doors.
Bags of benefits
We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.
Tempted to join the team? Apply today
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 74,000 colleagues, the company operates 334 distribution facilities worldwide and serves approximately 725,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2023 that ended July 1, 2023, the company generated sales of more than $76 billion. Information about our Sustainability program, including Sysco’s 2022 Sustainability Report and 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report, can be found at www.sysco.com.
