Facilities Manager

ABOUT US

When a five-year-old boy was blinded after a regular eye exam failed to spot a retinal detachment, his father made it his life’s work to help eye care professionals by revolutionising retinal imaging.

Optos was founded by Douglas Anderson with the goal to make a patient-friendly device to capture a digital ultra-widefield image of the retina. Today, millions of patients around the world have benefited from optomap® retinal imaging.

Acquired by Nikon Corporation in 2015, Optos now operates within the Nikon Healthcare division. The company recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and is recognised as a leading provider of advanced imaging devices that support a more complete approach to patient care. Optos generates approximately $300 million in revenue, employs around 650 people worldwide, and manufactures 60% of its products in the UK.

ROLE SUMMARY

As Facilities Manager, you will be accountable for providing strategic and operational leadership across facilities, health and safety, and environmental performance. The role has primary responsibility for UK facilities and provides standards, guidance and collaborative support to global manufacturing sites in the US and Globally. This position will set direction, establish consistent best practice, drive continuous improvement and work closely with leaders across the business to deliver safe, compliant, sustainable and effective working environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 

Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and site stakeholders, driving alignment, accountability and continuous improvement across Facilities, Health, Safety and Environment (SHE).

Lead and influence organisational change, turning complex challenges into clear, practical solutions that deliver sustainable results.

Develop and maintain Facilities, Health & Safety and Environmental strategies, standards, governance and performance measures across UK operations, while supporting international sites.

Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and ISO standards, promoting a proactive and positive safety culture.

Drive environmental and sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling and ISO14001 compliance.

Oversee facilities operations, including maintenance, security, cleaning, waste management and contractor performance, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective service delivery.

Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships, ensuring high service standards, value for money and effective issue resolution.

Support business growth and operational resilience through strategic facilities planning, infrastructure management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience driving operational excellence and sustaining improvements in facilities management, behavioural health & safety, and environmental compliance, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Can demonstrate how to integrate health & safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001) and environmental standards (e.g., ISO 14001) into operational excellence
• Has managed projects and driven continuous improvement initiatives across multiple disciplines, demonstrating clear employees engagement and stakeholder management
• Has managed change within complex logistical and active operational environments.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Certification in health & safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) or environmental management is desirable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION 

• IOSH and NEBOSH qualifications
• Experience in low/medium volume manufacturing organisation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizations skills.
• Good computer skills (MS Office applications).

• Medical devices experience preferred, with understanding of cGMP and ISO13485 requirements.
• Practical experience of Lean Tools and Methodologies.

BENEFITS

At Optos, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, age or protected veteran status.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience and want to join a great team, please click on the Apply button!