M&E Caretaker / Facilities Manager Essex To £40k Pension, Full Healthcare, Life Assurance, 25 Days Holiday Escape the London commute and thrive in a dynamic, welcoming environment! Tired of the daily grind into London? Save time, cut costs, and join a lively, high-energy business where you’ll feel part of the team from day one. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive company renowned for delivering exceptional Luxury Residential, Hotel, and Restaurant projects within the Construction and M&E Building Services Engineering sectors. Move beyond traditional contracting and step into a role that champions career development in a business valuing precision, efficiency, and innovation. Why Join? Established & Respected – Over 25 years in the industry, delivering high-end, niche projects. Strong & Stable – 100 employees, £50m turnover, and recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer. Prestigious Projects – From £60m luxury homes to high-profile commercial spaces. Sustainability-Focused – A £5m eco-friendly factory and a zero-landfill approach. Supportive Culture – High staff retention, no pay cuts or redundancies during COVID. The Role: As a Caretaker / Facilities Manager, you’ll take hands-on responsibility for 7 buildings in Basildon (Commercial and Workshop facilities). You will be the eyes and ears of the business, ensuring full compliance and a safe, well-maintained environment. Your duties will include: * Regular compliance checks including Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, and Flick Testing. * Checking Boilers / Water for Legionnaires disease * General upkeep of all on-site Building Services. * Coordinating and supervising sub-contractors, ensuring works are completed to standard. * Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all compliance logs are up to date. About You: * Previous experience in Facilities, Caretaking and Building Services. * Hands-on approach with excellent organisational skills. * Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). * Strong communicator with the ability to manage contractors and liaise with internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a stable, profitable, and progressive business that values and invests in its people