Job Introduction
Technical Facilities Manager
Location: HMP Peterborough
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater
Sodexo is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to join our Justice Services team at HMP Peterborough. This is a key operational leadership role, supporting the safe, secure, and compliant delivery of Hard Facilities Management services within a live custodial environment.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management, you will support and deputise in their absence, leading the day-to-day delivery of maintenance services through in-house teams and specialist contractors. You will also play a vital role in the delivery of lifecycle, capital, and business-led projects, ensuring all statutory, contractual, and safety requirements are met.
This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring the prison estate remains secure, fit for purpose, and supportive of HMP Peterborough’s rehabilitative objectives.
Main Responsibilities
* Support and deputise for the Head of Facilities Management, ensuring statutory compliance, PPM, lifecycle, capital, and FM-led projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
* Lead the operational delivery of Hard FM services through in-house maintenance teams and specialist contractors within a secure environment.
* Oversee the CAFM system (Maximo), ensuring all reactive and planned maintenance activities meet statutory and contractual requirements.
* Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring safe systems of work, risk assessments, and method statements are implemented and monitored.
* Manage, support, and develop the maintenance team through effective line management, including 1:1s, performance reviews, engagement, and wellbeing initiatives.
* Monitor quality, performance, and compliance through audits, inspections, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.
Person Specification
* Proven experience managing people and services within a Total Facilities Management or Hard FM environment.
* BIFM Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
* Trained in Health & Safety to IOSH Level II standard, with strong knowledge of statutory compliance and building regulations.
* Demonstrable leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively at all organisational levels.
* Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and CAFM systems (e.g. Maximo).
* Experience managing complex operations or projects within time-critical, 24/7 operational environments (e.g. prisons, hospitals, universities) is highly desirable.
Please note: The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) security vetting .
Package Description
* £48,000 – £51,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm (flexibility required)
* Access to onsite gym
* Free meals while on duty
Working with Sodexo
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company that values you, enables you to act with purpose, and supports you to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits, including a Sodexo retirement plan, discounts with over 1,900 brands, gym discounts to support a healthy lifestyle, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing emotional, legal, and financial support.
For further details on Sodexo benefits, please see the attached information.
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