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About the role We are looking for a Regional Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day upkeep and maintenance of our stores across Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. As the Regional Facilities Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with legal requirements, managing budgets, and maintaining high-quality standards across our retail locations.
This the perfect role for someone with a proven track record of working and successful delivery of FM services in a multi-location retail environment, wanting to join a fast-paced, forward-thinking retailer.
As Regional Facilities Manager, you will be required to:
Carry out regular store condition surveys to identify prioritised work streams for property and asset enhancement.
Identify contingent liability costs through the preparation of an asset risk plan.
Obtain competitive quotations for all revenue and capital works, prioritising preventative capital works to future proof revenue spend.
Prepare business justification and submit all capital works proposals to Senior Facilities Manager for approval.
Prepare service specifications and tender documentation for PPM works. Agree forms of contract and alignment with Help Desk operating system.
Attend regular supplier contract review meetings anywhere in the UK.
Attend regular departmental meetings at Matalan Head Office.
Attend tender evaluation meetings for national PPM contract awards.
Attend Retail Operations managers meetings.
In conjunction with the Help Desk, support and develop competitive tendering for reactive works.
Prepare and agree schedules of rates for specialist trades
Act as key contact when Senior Facilities Manager or other Regional Facilities Manager is absent
Carry out cleaning and waste audits on the store estate reporting back findings to the Matalan soft services Manager.
About You A proven track record of working and successful delivery of FM services in a multi-location retail environment.
A thorough knowledge of compliance legislation
Sound technical knowledge of construction and service installations
Excellent communication skills
Budget accountability and commercial awareness
Data interpretation and analysis
Proven track record of influencing/negotiating with others
IOSH/NEBOSH Managing Safety
Asbestos Awareness
Member of IWFM
Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development
Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business
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