Facilities Manager
Company: CLAAS U.K. Ltd.
Location: Saxham
Start Date: 01/06/2026
Professional Level: Management
Key Area: Safety, Security and Facilities
At CLAAS UK at Saxham we provide Sales, Service, Parts, IT, Marketing and Accounts support for our dealer network across the UK and Ireland. CLAAS UK is also the sole wholesale distributor for all CLAAS machinery in the UK and Ireland. Officially opened in 2020 our new state of the art headquarters provides a healthy, thriving environment for our employees and being a family run business, the well being of our staff is paramount to our success.
With a deep rooted passion for our industry and its people our work ethos is based on trust and mutual respect.
Your role in our team:
- The Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective management and operation of the CLAAS UK head office ensuring that all buildings and facilities are maintained to high standards of safety, compliance, and functionality.
- This role involves overseeing maintenance, security, health and safety, and environmental responsibilities while leading and developing a small team to deliver excellent service.
- You will play a key role in managing budgets, supplier contracts and refurbishment projects, providing strategic oversight alongside hands-on coordination to create a safe, efficient and well-maintained working environment that supports the organisation's operational goals.
- Main duties to include:
- Facilities and Maintenance Management
- Budget and Contract Oversight
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Security and Fire Safety Management
- Projects and Space Planning
- Environmental Reporting and Management
- Team Leadership and Development
Your profile:
- Qualifications:
- IWFM Level 4 or equivalent highly desirable.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification/s.
- Project management or coordination experience advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites if required.
- Person Requirements:
- Proven experience managing facilities across multiple sites.
- Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and statutory compliance.
- Management experience
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem solving capabilities.
- Experience in supporting or preparing for accreditation audits (eg: ISO standards).
- Proficient with MS Office and digital record-keeping systems.
- This role offers the successful candidate a chance to make a meaningful operational impact, with autonomy and variety with a professional and supportive work environment.
Your benefits:
- Annual incentive scheme targeted to achieve 14% of salary.
- Brand new state of the art office building just off the A14 with free car parking.
- Ergonomic sit/stand desk.
- On site subsidised employee restaurant.
- 24 days annual leave rising by one day per calendar year to 28 with option to carry-over.
- Holiday purchase scheme to take annual leave to 30 days per annum.
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with Company contribution of 8%.
- Life assurance – 4 x annual salary.
- Free eye test and money towards glasses.
- Employee Assistance Programme – free legal and personal support for employees and their families.
- Christmas close down period.
- Industry leading sickness pay.
- Discounts on EE and Microsoft products.
- The rewards of working for a family owned, Private Company where we value all of our employees as key players in our business.
We look forward to your application.
Your contact from our CLAAS Recruiting Team