Assistant Facilities Manager
Near Bury St Edmunds (Office based)
12-month fixed term contract (Immediate start)
Full-time, Monday to Friday
From £31,000 per annum
Purpose of this role
To assist in leading the facilities team, who are responsible for the maintenance of buildings, associated equipment and services on a day-to-day basis. This role will be a key liaison for site services and will manage external contractors and sub-contractors, applying health, safety, environmental and quality standards as required.
Your key responsibilities are:
Assist in overseeing the facilities team who are responsible for the maintenance of buildings and associated equipment and services
Respond to, escalate, record, and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks
Be a key liaison for site services and manage the external contractors and sub-contractors, applying health, safety, environment and quality standards
Complete and stay current with all required SHEQ training and risk reporting
Be proactive in highlighting and driving preventive measures and controls
Assist the Group Facilities Manager to coordinate all premises-based works activities, identify process improvements, review environmental targets and recommend cost saving opportunities
Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment and internal systems (e.g. heating system, fire & intruder alarms)
Maintain an updated record of maintenance of equipment and internal system and document processes
Assist the Group Facilities Manager with longer term/larger scale projects such as office moves/ relocation's and/or significant refurbishment works
Visit other premises as and when required to monitor/review ongoing facilities activities
Covering main Head Office reception and reception duties when required
Any other duties as required by the business
Provide general administrative support Experience/Knowledge:
Previous facilities maintenance experience or equivalent
Experience completing site inductions, Method Statements, Risk Assessments
Experience of leading a team and projects Abilities/Skills:
Be adaptable to any situation in a calm and collected manner
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office & Excel Desirable:
Basic health and safety knowledge
PowerPoint Please apply today with your updated CV, or call our office on (phone number removed) for more information, asking for Janine Broughton