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This senior position will provide visible leadership across the facility, ensuring the office, engineering, MRO and operational environments remain safe, secure, compliant, professional and fit for purpose. \nThe role combines facilities management, site leadership, security, operational coordination and stakeholder engagement. It will involve close collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, customers, the landlord, aviation facility stakeholders, local authorities and Welsh Government representatives.\nKey Responsibilities:\nAct as the senior, visible site-based representative, taking day-to-day ownership of the effective running of the Llanbedr facility.\nCoordinate requirements across office, MRO, engineering and operational areas, ensuring the site remains organised, well presented and fit for purpose.\nManage maintenance, repairs, contractors, utilities, infrastructure, planned works and facilities-related improvements while minimising disruption to operations.\nEnsure appropriate standards of housekeeping, access control, signage, storage, visitor management and general site presentation.\nLead the implementation of physical and operational security arrangements, identifying vulnerabilities and coordinating any remedial action.\nChampion health, safety and compliance by supporting inspections, 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