Assistant Facilities Manager
Marden, Kent
£36,000pa
Monday - Friday 39hpw
Are you a hands-on facilities professional who enjoys variety, responsibility, and making a real impact on site operations?
We're looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager to play a key role in keeping a busy site running safely, efficiently, and smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, problem-solving, and working closely with operational teams.
The Role
You'll take day-to-day responsibility for facilities management across the site, ensuring buildings, plant, equipment, and services are well maintained and compliant. Acting as a key holder, you'll manage both planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate contractors, and support wider site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of all site facilities and maintenance activities
- Coordinating internal maintenance teams and external contractors
- Managing security systems, including alarms, CCTV, and guarding services
- Overseeing utilities, waste management, and site services
- Planning and managing statutory inspections and compliance testing (LOLER, PAT, Legionella, Fire, LEV, etc.)
- Maintaining buildings, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and drainage systems
- Managing breakdowns and recovery to minimise downtime of critical assets
- Preparing CAPEX proposals and controlling facilities budgets
- Maintaining accurate records and critical asset logs
- Supporting Health & Safety compliance and contractor controls
- Contributing to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audits
- Working closely with managers across the site to ensure facilities support business needs
What We're Looking For
- Proven facilities or maintenance experience within an industrial and office environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety best practice (IOSH or NEBOSH desirable)
- Confident communicator, comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels
- Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to troubleshoot issues
- Experience managing contractors and negotiating service contracts
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Flexible and reliable, with a willingness to support out-of-hours requirements when needed
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary of £36,000
- Varied and autonomous role with real responsibility
- Opportunity to work across a wide range of facilities and assets
- Supportive, team-focused working environment
- A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference
If you're a proactive facilities professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
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