Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Lithia UK Head Office - Hybrid (WFH on average 2 days per week)

Basic salary up to £40,000, with company car, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services

Reporting into the Head of Health & Safety, you will play a key role in supporting the effective management of facilities across Lithia UK's retail estate, ensuring all sites are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest operational and brand standards. You will help drive business performance by delivering efficient facilities services across multiple dealership, workshop, and office locations, while promoting compliance, cost control, and continuous improvement.

As part of the role, you will be required to travel regularly across the Lithia UK store network, supporting site teams and managing facilities operations. Your time will be split between home working, supporting key facilities projects, and being visible across the estate to provide operational support. Occasional travel to the Head Office may be required for meetings and team gatherings.

What does the role of Facilities Manager involve?

• Managing day-to-day facilities operations across a multi-site portfolio, ensuring sites are safe, compliant, and maintained to the highest standards
• Coordinating planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and minor works projects across the estate
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory requirements, including fire safety, electrical systems, gas safety, asbestos, and water hygiene
• Managing external suppliers and contractors, monitoring performance against agreed service levels and driving continuous improvement
• Supporting facilities budgets by monitoring expenditure, identifying efficiencies, and ensuring value for money
• Working closely with the Health & Safety team to support audits, resolve compliance actions, and promote a proactive safety culture
• Supporting energy management and sustainability initiatives to improve environmental performance across the estate
• Building strong relationships with site leadership teams, acting as the primary point of contact for facilities support and guidance

What qualities do I need to succeed in the Health & Safety Advisor role?

• You will have proven experience in a Facilities Management role within a multi-site environment, with a strong understanding of UK statutory compliance and facilities best practice.
• You will be an organised and proactive individual with excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, confident in building relationships across all levels of the business.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers is essential, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and to agreed service standards.
• A full UK driving licence is required, along with the flexibility to travel regularly across our store network.
• Experience within automotive retail or a similar multi-site business, together with professional qualifications such as IWFM, IOSH or NEBOSH, project management experience, and knowledge of CAFM systems would be advantageous but are not essential.

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you're supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that's why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we're passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values-Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!-fuel everything we do. Join us, and you'll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we'd love to have you with us on this journey.