Facilities Manager

Who are we? The Dusty Knuckle Bakery is a purpose-driven business operating a wholesale bakery and busy cafés across North and East London. Founded in 2014, The Dusty Knuckle began by baking a handful of loaves from a shipping container in a Dalston car park. It has since grown into a permanent café and wholesale bakery supplying some of London's best food businesses, alongside a milk float, the permanent van in Highbury Fields, and a café-pizza restaurant in Haringey. Awarded Time Out 's Best Bakery in London and a King's Enterprise Award in 2025, The Dusty Knuckle is about more than great food. We train young people with offending histories, or those at risk of crime, into confident, responsible professionals. Every role at TDK supports this mission. We are committed to making exceptional food using the finest ingredients, with everything produced in-house wherever possible. Why work for us? Part-bakery, part-cafe, part training-program, The Dusty Knuckle is a truly unique workplace. Join our team, and you will: be part of an expert crew with a detailed understanding of baking, cooking, hospitality and coffee have opportunities for career progression in a diverse and growing organisation with ambitions be given paid training opportunities Enjoy our staff perks; At TDK, we offer: Paid training days Additional day's holiday for every year worked Regular inhouse massages for staff Enhanced maternity and paternity Free staff food, coffee, bread and pastries every day Cycle to Work and Employee Tech Scheme Employee support and specialist third party wellbeing service Regular appraisals to develop person-specific career goals Free use of our Campervan (if over 25 and a clean UK license) Better gym membership discount Why apply for this role? This is a key senior role within The Dusty Knuckle, ideal for an experienced facilities or building maintenance professional who wants real ownership of complex bakery, food production, and building infrastructure. As Facilities Manager, you will take full responsibility for the oversight, maintenance, and long term reliability of all specialist bakery and kitchen equipment across TDK site. This includes ovens, deck and rack ovens, mixers, provers, refrigeration and freezer units, extraction systems, electrical and gas installations, and supporting all other production machinery. You will plan and manage PPM schedules, coordinate specialist engineers, respond to breakdowns, and ensure equipment is maintained to support high volume production with minimal disruption. Alongside equipment oversight, you will own all building and vehicle works, and general site upkeep across the business. This includes initial builds, repairs, refurbishments, seasonal works, and longer term improvement projects, ensuring that all sites and vehicles remain safe, compliant, functional, and well maintained and presented. The bakery and building infrastructure is fundamental to TDK's success. This role is central to protecting product quality, food safety, staff wellbeing, and business continuity. Working closely with directors and senior teams, you will plan ahead, manage budgets and compliance, and ensure every site remains fit for purpose as the company continues to grow. You will need access to a vehicle to travel efficiently between sites. What will you be doing? Facilities and maintenance management Manage all repairs, maintenance, and upkeep across all TDK sites and vehicles Implement and monitor PPM Ensure all equipment is logged, tracked, and maintained effectively Oversee on site maintenance staff and third party contractors Budget and cost control Own and manage variable budgets across sites Oversee utilities usage and identify opportunities for cost reduction Plan annual maintenance and equipment spend with clear forecasting Source competitive quotes and ensure value for money Contractor and project management Manage contractors for small works, seasonal projects, and larger builds Coordinate timelines, delivery, and quality of works Liaise with directors, suppliers, engineers, and contractors Maintain clear project documentation and updates Health and safety Own health and safety and COSHH strategy across the company Deliver training and ensure compliance with legislation Maintain all documentation, risk assessments, audits, and incident logs Ensure sites meet EHO, hygiene, and workplace safety standards Cleaning operations Manage internal and external cleaning teams and providers Ensure cleaning standards meet company and regulatory requirements Build rotas, protocols, and training for cleaning teams Monitor cleaning performance, budgets, and equipment needs People and communication Recruit, train, and develop maintenance and cleaning teams Maintain clear and consistent communication with operational teams Provide regular updates on maintenance priorities and upcoming works Keep accurate logs of equipment, budgets, maintenance schedules, and projects We are looking for someone who has a proven track record in: Facilities or building maintenance management with at least three years' experience Basic plumbing, electrics, and general building maintenance Strong organisation, systems, and documentation management Budget ownership and cost control Contractor and project management Health and safety compliance and training delivery Clear communication and calm prioritisation across multiple sites To apply Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and why you would like to work at The Dusty Knuckle to: