The Role My client is seeking an ambitious facilities manager to join the business.
The Role Responsible for the maintenance, security, and cleaning of sites within the leasehold boundaries.
This role provides a high level of autonomy to manage the day-to-day work schedule, ensuring that all buildings and their infrastructure meet our high operational standards, as well as compliance with all electrical, mechanical, and contractor safety requirements.
The position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong coordination skills, and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
Excellent communication skills are essential, as building strong relationships with managers and other stakeholders is pivotal to the department's success.
A successful operation requires a proactive approach, including a willingness to attend the site outside of core working hours for emergencies or disruptive planned works.
Key Responsibilities: Coordinate facility PPMs, fixed wire and appliance inspections, and testing, ensuring compliance with legal standards for intruder, fire systems, and CCTV.
Work with the Facilities Technician to perform in-house PPM tasks, safety checks, and manage Facilities Ticket Requests, addressing emergencies as needed.
Maintain and monitor facilities management systems, including Contractors, Fire & Security, CMMS, and CCTV, ensuring compliance at both sites.
Oversee refurbishments, building projects, ESD flooring, and equipment moves, collaborating with managers and contractors for safe execution.
Support team development by ensuring access to tools and equipment, arranging cover, and serving as the first point of contact.
Manage administrative tasks: maintain records, logs, and databases; raise purchasing requisitions; and authorise invoice payments.
Assist the Operations Manager in an annual strategic review to assess Facilities Management System performance, set objectives, and plan Capex budgets.
Serve as the primary key holder and security point of contact, playing a key role in business continuity and emergency response.
Requirements: Previous experience in facilities engineering including building management systems, including electrical, HVAC, mechanical, intruder alarms, CCTV, and fire systems Previous experience maintaining PPM schedules and building management systems Experience selecting and managing suppliers and contractors, including obtaining quotes, raising POs, and managing RAMS for ATW & PTW systems Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CMMS systems (preferred) Pragmatic and professional decision-making under pressure Effective line management and communication skills for building relationships with colleagues and external contractors Ability to perform basic building fabric tasks using hand tools safely and responsibly A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between sites A forklift license would be beneficial Salary The salary for this position is £35,000–£45,000 for candidates who meet all key qualifications and competencies.
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