Facilities Lead

Company: INEOS Acetyls
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The role


The Facilities Lead role is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient inspection & maintenance of all INEOS non-manufacturing facilities across the site. Provided by third party vendors, this role will facilitate the safe and efficient coordination of activities including building inspection & maintenance, statutory compliance activities (e.g. legionella & HVAC sampling, Portable & fixed appliance testing) and “soft FM” services. The role is the primary point of contact between the INEOS team and the third-party provider(s) for this scope.


The accountabilities include but are not limited to:



  • Uphold the “INEOS 20 BEHAVIOURAL & PROCESS SAFETY PRINCIPLES” & “Life Saving Rules” in all activities undertaken.

  • Compliance with all statutory legislative requirements regarding Facilities scope including the ability to demonstrate compliance under scrutiny/audit.

  • Lead the effective operation and maintenance of all site facilities and building services.

  • Ensure planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities are completed safely and efficiently.

  • Coordinate daily facilities activities to minimise disruption to INEOS operations.

  • Monitor the condition of buildings, plant, equipment, and infrastructure.

  • Support business continuity by ensuring critical facility systems remain operational.


Contractor Management



  • Manage and oversee contractors delivering facilities services.

  • Ensure contractors comply with site rules, permit-to-work systems, and health and safety requirements.

  • Monitor contractor performance, service delivery, and compliance with agreed service levels.

  • Support procurement activities and supplier evaluations.

  • Act as technical QA sign off upon completion of works, for building utilities including domestic electrical systems, gas and water.

  • Ensure that essential cleaning and welfare operations take place in a safe consistent and reliable manner including the management of the INEOS workforce overall laundry (performed by others).


Compliance & SHE



  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and company policies.

  • Maintain statutory inspections, certifications, and maintenance records.

  • Manage permit-to-work systems, risk assessments, and safe systems of work including composing insolation strategies and writing permits/other Control of Work documents.

  • Support audits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.

  • Promote the INEOS SHE culture across the site and model SHE behaviours.


Asset Management



  • Maintain accurate asset and maintenance records through the site’s Computerised maintenance management system. (CMMS) and document management system.

  • Management of specialist contractors including the maintenance of the INEOS on-site gym.

  • Support lifecycle planning and capital replacement programmes including leading minor facilities improvement projects, refurbishments, and infrastructure upgrades.

  • Work with the TAR Manager/TAR Team to assist with TAR (Turnaround) facilities build, maintain and decommission.


What you need to apply:



  • Proven experience within facilities management, building services, or engineering maintenance.

  • Recognised domestic electrical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, HNC/HND, or equivalent).

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

  • Electrical Inspection & Testing qualifications would be desirable.

  • Formal SHE training such as IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Lv3 General Certificate, or equivalent would be desirable.

  • Experience managing contractors and leading external (3rd party) teams.

  • Strong experience regarding Control of Work/permit to work systems including experience in isolation composition & issue.

  • Ideally experience of LV Switching and the isolation/de-isolation of other building related utilities (e.g. water/gas etc.)

  • Experience with planned preventative maintenance programmes and asset management systems. (Ideally SAP conversant)

  • Proficient in record keeping systems to ensure reliable and efficient record keeping (including statutory documentation/records etc.)

  • Knowledge of relevant UK health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.


Behavioural Skills



  • A proven record of being able to work successfully in a multi-discipline team environment including with third party companies/individuals.

  • Good communication and influencing skills.

  • Results orientation, organisational skills and performance bias.

  • Attention to detail.

  • A desire for knowledge management and capturing lessons learned for future improvements.

  • Ability to balance conflicting demands in a continuously developing environment.

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Posted: August 22nd, 2026