Hybrid Facilities Manager – Outstations

at Hitachi

• Job title: Facilities Manager – Outstations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Facilities Manager leading facilities management across UK Outstations for Hitachi Rail. Ensuring reliability, maintaining budget, and managing operational issues with compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Join a team shaping the future of rail infrastructure.
• Lead infrastructure management across Outstations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Own the facilities budget, working closely with finance to produce monthly reports.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders to resolve daily operational issues.
• Maintain accurate records in the maintenance management system for full audit compliance.
• Produce performance reports aligned with KPIs, legal standards, and contractual obligations.
• Support audits from internal and external bodies such as ORR and BSI.
• Collaborate on procurement, helping to develop specifications and tender documents.
• Oversee contractor activities, reviewing work plans and conducting risk assessments.
• Manage seasonal tasks to ensure safe working conditions.
• Ensure compliance with IMS standards and certifications including ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001.

Requirements

• Prior experience working in a facilities management role is essential.
• Sound knowledge and implementation/compliance of rules, regulations and policies.
• Experience of managing small teams of staff and contractors.
• Strong communication skills to converse with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• An NVQ3 /C&G electrical or mechanical craft apprenticeship (or relevant experience/qualification)
• Hold a BIFM Facilities Management qualification or relevant experience/qualification.
• Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Certificate in Environmental Work Place Safety and Standards or relevant experience/qualification.
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) certification in Managing Safely or relevant experience/qualification.
• Full Member of (BIFM) British Institute of Facilities Management (desirable).
• Member CIOB Chartered Institute of Building/ Member BICS British Institute of Cleaning Science (desirable).
• Experience of Permanent Way Asset Management and Network Rail Standards (desirable).
• Previous experience of general routine building maintenance in an industrial environment is essential (desirable).
• IEE 18th Edition wiring regulations (desirable).
• Powered Plant – Fork Lift Truck, MEWP and Maintenance of safety critical machinery (desirable).
• Schematics reading, Electronic Circuit Diagrams (desirable).
• Contractor Management and work force resource implementation (desirable).
• Management skills E.G Personal/Team Leadership, Contract/Negotiation Skills (desirable).
• Project Management skills (desirable).

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional perks for flexible plan to meet specific needs and lifestyle.