Were recruiting for an experienced Deputy Facilities Manager with strong technical knowledge in hard facilities management, mechanical and electrical systems, and plant room operations. This permanent role offers £45,000-£47,000 plus benefits for the right candidate to join an educational establishment in Bristol. About This Deputy Facilities Management Position This role combines technical hard services facilities expertise with team leadership to ensure exceptional service standards across multiple educational sites. Youll be essential to maintaining critical building infrastructure and supporting the Facilities Manager in all hard services operations. Key Responsibilities Oversee building services maintenance and compliance with Service Agreements Supervise Premises Managers and Maintenance Supervisor in daily operations Manage mechanical and electrical installations, plant room operations, and air conditioning systems Lead and participate in complex maintenance tasks within building plant rooms Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and fire safety standards Build and maintain strong relationships with all customer departments Implement preventive maintenance programs and lifecycle management to contract specifications Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on experience in hard facilities management and building services Demonstrated expertise with HVAC systems, air conditioning maintenance, and plant room operations Strong electrical knowledge with formal certification or extensive practical experience Proven team leadership in facilities management environments Comprehensive understanding of building maintenance and M&E services Excellent client relationship and organisational abilities Proactive problem-solving and effective project management capabilities Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications Solid understanding of financial management and contract administration Valid UK Driving License & personal transportation Preferred Assistant Facilities Management Qualifications Gas Safe registration/qualification (highly desirable) Electrical certification or equivalent proven experience HVAC/Air conditioning systems technical expertise ILM Level 3 First Line Management or equivalent leadership qualification IOSH Managing Safety certification Knowledge of CDM regulations in Facilities Management Benefits Package Competitive salary: £45,000 £47,000 Car package Clear career advancement opportunities Free parking on-site Generous 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Comprehensive health and medical benefits Opportunity to make significant impact across multiple educational facilities Position Details Full-time, permanent position 37.5 hours weekly, MondayFriday Flexible working hours between 8am-6pm Location: Bristol Why Join The Team The Assistant Facilities Management offers an exceptional opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a well-established facilities management team. Youll lead critical hard facilities operations essential to the success of multiple educational establishments across Bristol. The role is ideal for facilities professionals with strong technical skills seeking to apply their hands-on expertise within an organization committed to excellence in facilities management. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response due to the high volume of applications this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification within 7 days unfortunately your application has not been successful but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities Please be aware that Signature Recruitment will never reach out to candidates through whats app, nor will we request sensitive information like bank details, passport, or driving licence data during the application process. For a secure job search and reliable flexible work, we advise consulting Jobs Aware who ensure all workers and work-seekers in the UK have access to free help and advice, as well as provide an option to report a scam or exploitation.