Facilities Officer

Facilities Officer - Temp to potential Perm

Our client is a large public sector organisation responsible for managing a diverse property portfolio across Greater Manchester. They are looking to appoint an experienced Facilities Officer on an initial temporary basis, with the potential for the position to become permanent. This is a client-side role with a strong focus on Hard FM, statutory compliance, audits, planned and reactive maintenance and contractor management. Candidates with a strong property compliance, building compliance or FM audit background will also be considered.

As Facilities Officer, you will work closely with the Facilities Managers, supporting the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the portfolio. You'll act as a key point of contact for facilities issues, coordinate contractors and maintenance activity, carry out building inspections and help ensure any issues identified are followed through to completion.

This is a hybrid role, allowing 2 days per week from home, and 3 days in the office or out within the portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Facilities Managers with the day-to-day operation of buildings across the portfolio
• Carrying out regular site and building inspections
• Identifying maintenance, health & safety and compliance issues and ensuring these are reported and followed up
• Coordinating reactive and planned maintenance works
• Liaising with contractors, engineers and external service providers
• Raising jobs and monitoring works through to completion
• Checking the quality of completed contractor works
• Supporting the Facilities Managers with statutory compliance and health & safety requirements
• Maintaining accurate facilities records, reports and documentation
• Responding to facilities-related queries and issues from building users
• Supporting access arrangements for contractors and planned works
• Monitoring the condition and presentation of communal and operational areas
• Assisting with minor projects, remedial works and improvement programmes
• Supporting emergency and business continuity arrangements where required
• Escalating more complex building, maintenance or compliance issues to the relevant Facilities Manager
• Providing general operational support across the wider Facilities Management function as required

What you'll need to succeed:

We're looking for someone with previous experience working within Facilities Management, Estates, Property, Building Management or a similar operational environment.

• Previous experience in a Facilities Officer, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Assistant, Assistant Facilities Manager or similar role
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance works
• A good understanding of day-to-day facilities and building operations
• An understanding of health & safety and facilities compliance
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with contractors, colleagues and building users
• A proactive approach and willingness to get out across sites and deal with issues
• Good IT and administrative skills
• The ability to work independently while supporting a wider Facilities Management team

The role could particularly suit someone who already has a grounding in Facilities Management and is looking for an opportunity to gain broader experience while working alongside experienced Facilities Managers.

What you'll get in return

• Initial temporary contract with potential to become permanent.
• Client-side Facilities Management opportunity.
• Exposure to a diverse property portfolio.
• Opportunity to develop experience across Hard FM and statutory compliance.
• Opportunity to join an established property and facilities team.

  Pay rate: £200-£250 per day through Umbrella, dependent on experience.
  Hours: 37 hours per week, with flexibility on start and end times.
  Holidays: 33 days plus bank holiday.

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