Site Services Facilities Manager

Job description

Site Services Facilities Manager

Vacancy details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.

Reference

2026-173382

Position description

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

General services - Operations and maintenance of infrastructures and utilities

Job title

Site Services Facilities Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Site Services Facilities Manager

Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

Site Based

Skills: TPM, EN9100, Capital Projects, Maintenance, Facilities, Soft and Hard Services, Engineering, HSE, Risk, Contracts

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Early finish on Fridays

• Competitive salary and annual bonus (8%) and pay review

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)

• BUPA Healthcare, and DenPlan

• Excellent Pension and life assurance

• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

• Onsite amenities: parking, on site restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Site Services team as a Site Service Manager at our Pitstone, Buckinghamshire site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

As the Site Services Manager, you are at the heart of ensuring the Pitstone facility operates at peak efficiency, safety, and compliance. This vital leadership position requires strategic thinking with hands-on management, making you responsible for the seamless functioning of the site's infrastructure and services—key foundations that enable manufacturing and innovation for the aerospace sector and the ability to meet our customers requirements.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.

• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.

• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.

• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

Key Responsibilities & Daily Activities

• Facility and Asset Management: You oversee the full lifecycle and performance of infrastructure, manufacturing assets, and test equipment. This includes capital asset planning, preventive and reactive maintenance, and ensuring maximum uptime through robust Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies.

• Outsourced Services Leadership: You manage contracts and daily coordination with external partners for maintenance, metrology (measurement and calibration), janitorial, catering, waste management, and security - guaranteeing high-quality, cost-effective operations.

• Team Leadership: You lead, motivate, and develop both in-house and outsourced site services teams, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. Succession planning and team development are core to your approach.

• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: You ensure all statutory, health, safety, and environmental standards are met or exceeded. You are proactive in risk identification, compliance with EN9100 (aerospace standards), and act as the site's focal point for audits and HSE strategy execution.

• Project Management: You drive infrastructure capital projects from initial specification and costing through to successful implementation, ensuring that each project aligns with operational needs and long-term sustainability goals.

• Sustainability: You are a champion of carbon reduction, embedding environmental considerations into all site activities and supporting Safran's commitment to a more sustainable world.

What You'll Bring

• Experience and qualifications relevant to the role. Most likely in Engineering whether from an Apprenticeship, Degree or other. - Essential

• Experience of Hard and Soft services management including Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM) – Essential

• Evidence of ongoing learning in regulatory standards pertaining to facilities management - Essential

• Regulated industry experience preferably in an Aerospace environment (EN9100) - Essential

• Excellent knowledge of statutory law and compliance in relation to Health and safety standards – Essential

• Experience and qualifications in Change Management – Desirable

• Experience and qualifications in Lean/Continuous Improvement – Desirable

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Position location

Job location

Europe, UK, England, South East

City (-ies)

Pitstone