3 months contract with local authority
This role is crucial for ensuring the effective management and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and buildings. The position involves technical oversight, inspections, contractor management, compliance, and data reporting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and statutory compliance, while also supporting the development of maintenance programs and documentation.
Responsibilities:
* Manage cyclical service schedules for plant, equipment, and building maintenance.
* Interpret service reports and allocate follow-up work to contractors and trades.
* Provide technical input for repair and maintenance programs.
* Conduct regular inspections of buildings and communal areas.
* Respond to reactive maintenance calls and coordinate remedial works.
* Prepare inspection reports and assign tasks to contractors or escalate to planned works.
* Oversee contractor performance from pre- to post-inspection.
* Raise work orders and certify invoices.
* Maintain asset records for statutory compliance and maintenance standards.
* Prepare and implement documentation in line with statutory regulations.
* Assist in drafting contract documents for refurbishment and servicing.
* Support the development of building manuals with photographic and schematic records.
* Produce progress and performance reports on contractors and internal trades.
* Update the condition survey database in collaboration with relevant teams.
* Undertake administrative tasks related to inspections and data collection.
Requirements
* Proven experience in facilities management or a related field.
* Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
* Ability to interpret service reports and allocate work effectively.
* Experience in managing contractors and overseeing performance.
* Familiarity with statutory regulations such as CDM and COSHH.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills.
* Proficiency in data management and reporting.
* Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.