At Victrex, we’re driven by innovation and committed to delivering high-performance materials and solutions that make a real difference. We’re now looking for a Facilities Manager to lead the strategy and delivery of facilities management across our Hillhouse site, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations.

About the role

As Facilities Manager, you will take ownership of the integrity and performance of site infrastructure, from long-term strategy through to day-to-day operations. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety, health and environmental standards whilst driving efficiency, reliability and cost-effective delivery.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will lead facilities management activities that support multiple value streams across a complex manufacturing site.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and leading the facilities management strategy aligned to site and business goals

• Managing preventative and corrective maintenance of site infrastructure, buildings and other key assets such as FLT's, Lifting Equipment, Security and Fire systems etc using internal and external sub-contractors to deliver maintenance and ad hoc works safely, efficiently, minimising asset downtime and ensuring legal compliance.

• Managing a wide range of contractor and supplier relationships, ensuring high standards of safety, cost and service delivery

• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency and cost performance

• Monitoring performance through KPIs and leading actions to improve outcomes across the site

• Exploring and implementing new technologies and industry developments to improve facility performance and reduce maintenance costs

This role has a broad impact across our site, supporting operations including manufacturing, laboratories, warehousing and office environments.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially aware facilities leader who can operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Strong experience in facilities management, ideally within a chemical or manufacturing environment

• A solid understanding of health, safety and regulatory requirements (e.g. LOLER, FGAS, Legionella, fire systems)

• Proven leadership capability, with experience managing teams, contractors and cross-functional stakeholders

• Experience in budgeting, planning and supplier management

• Technical knowledge of building services (HVAC, plumbing, fire systems, security and general building works)

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands

• Good IT proficiency, including experience with ERP systems

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC in a relevant discipline (essential)

• Facilities Management degree or equivalent (desirable)

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities.

We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ not just once, but for two years in succession! A testament to our people-first culture, where innovation and adaptability thrive in a digital-first, AI-driven workplace; we are proud to have once again retained this very prestigious award!

As well as being recognised as one of the ‘Most Admired Companies in the Chemical Sector’ by The London Stock Exchange: Recognition of our commitment to excellence, transformation, and data-driven insights, empowering every team member to embrace change and drive success.

We’re also delighted to be acknowledged as a top performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for Women in Leadership and Women on Boards! Victrex has been ranked joint 4th among UK-listed FTSE 250 companies, standing alongside much larger peers.

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community.