Job Location: Woolpit
Salary: From £31,519
Contract type: Fixed Term
Posting End Date: 17/04/2026
Purpose of this role
Assist in leading the facilities team responsible for the maintenance of BUUK’s buildings and associated equipment and services on a day-to-day basis. This role will be a key liaison for site services and manage external contractors and sub‑contractors, applying health, safety, environmental and quality standards as required by the company’s policies and procedures.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Cover main Head Office reception and reception duties when required.
* Oversee and mentor the facilities team responsible for the maintenance of BUUK’s buildings and associated equipment and services.
* Respond to, record, and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks where required and within individual competence, ensuring prompt follow‑up with stakeholders.
* Be a key liaison for site services and manage 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 plan and 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 equipment maintenance and internal systems, documenting processes.
* Assist the Group Facilities Manager with longer‑term/larger‑scale projects such as office moves, relocations and or significant refurbishment works.
* Visit other BUUK Group premises as and when required to monitor/review ongoing facilities activities.
* Any other duties as required by the business.
Qualifications
* Management professional qualification or currently working towards a qualification.
Experience / Knowledge
* Previous facilities maintenance experience or equivalent.
* Previous soft/hard FM proven experience.
* Experience completing site inductions, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and all site‑relevant permits.
* Experience of leading a team and projects.
Abilities / Skills
* Ability to effectively communicate, engage with and inspire colleagues.
* Be adaptable to any situation in a calm and collected manner.
* Strong understanding of Microsoft Office & Excel.
Desirable
* Basic health and safety knowledge (IOSH or NEBOSH).
* PowerPoint, MS Project and CAD.
What Can You Expect From Us
* Cost of living annual pay review.
* Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Referral payment of £1000 (net of tax) for successful referrals.
* Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
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