Position: Estates & Facilities Manager
Location: Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Salary: £38,000 – £46,000 (depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-Time
The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Estates & Facilities Manager to take ownership of Labman’s property portfolio and workplace environment. This is a pivotal role where you will not only manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of our facilities but also play a key part in shaping our long-term estates strategy.
What you will do
- Lead the management, maintenance, and compliance of Labman’s estate, including our commercial HQ and rental properties.
- Develop and deliver a long-term estates strategy, ensuring facilities align with business growth and sustainability goals.
- Manage refurbishment, expansion, and workplace improvement projects from concept to completion, engaging with local planning authorities and external stakeholders where required.
- Oversee health, safety, and statutory compliance across all properties.
- Negotiate, manage, and monitor service contracts and supplier relationships, ensuring high standards and value for money.
- Provide leadership to on-site teams, including maintenance, cleaning, and catering, ensuring consistent service excellence.
- Maintain accurate reporting and records to support compliance, audits, and strategic decision-making.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in estates or facilities management within a complex, multi-site or commercial environment.
- Strong project management expertise, with a track record of delivering refurbishment, expansion, or property improvement projects.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multi-disciplinary teams.
- Financial and commercial acumen to manage budgets, contracts, and supplier negotiations effectively.
- Strong communication skills to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational detail.
- Knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance relating to estates and property management.
What We Offer
- 33 days annual holiday (rising to 38 with service, incl. public holidays).
- Private Healthcare with Aviva.
- 5% employer pension contribution (on full salary).
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (long service applicable).
- CPD support with annual professional body subscription covered.
- Free on-site gym, squash courts, bouldering wall, and a wide range of staff clubs.
Our Culture At Labman, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in building world-class technology and a world-class workplace. Our culture is one of creativity, collaboration, and mutual support, underpinned by our core values:
- In it together – A community of mutual support
- Excellence – Delivering the very highest quality
- Humility – Respecting ourselves and others
- Sustainability – Recognising our impact on the planet, community, and company
- Fun – Bringing enjoyment and passion to our work
What We Do
Labman Automation is a leading designer and manufacturer of custom laboratory automation and robotics based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. Founded more than 35 years ago, Labman has a strong reputation for quality products designed and built by a competent team of professional engineers with excellent customer service. All of our products are custom designed and made for their final application with ISO 13458 and ISO 9001 compliance. Labman supply custom robotics to customers worldwide with a strong presence in the European and North American markets.
For graduate opportunities and open positions at Labman please visit:
https://www.labmanautomation.com/jobs
