Facilities Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilities Operations

• Oversee daily operations of buildings and infrastructure.
• Manage maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment projects.
• Ensure facilities meet health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Monitor building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, roller shutter doors, dock levelers and security systems

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Conduct risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Maintain compliance with statutory regulations and building codes.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response procedures.

Contract & Vendor Management

• Negotiate contracts and monitor contractor performance.
• Ensure delivery service meets agreed standards and budgets.

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare and manage facilities budgets.
• Monitor operational costs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Team Management

• Supervise facilities staff and maintenance teams.
• Coordinate workload and ensure service delivery standards are met.

Experience Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of building systems and facilities management practices.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Budget management and cost control experience

Qualifications Requirements

• Degree or professional qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, or related field (desirable).
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH) is advantageous.
• Proven experience in facilities or property management.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance teams.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to operate site vehicles and plant equipment (e.g., forklifts, MEWPs, ride-on maintenance equipment) where required.
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Willingness to respond to emergency callouts outside normal working hours.
• Ability to undertake site inspections including accessing plant rooms and roofs.
• Ability to travel between sites