Assistant Facilities Manager
Near Bury St Edmunds (Office based) — 12–month fixed term contract (Immediate start) — Full–time, Monday to Friday — From GBP31,000 per annum.
Purpose of this role
To assist in leading the facilities team, who are responsible for the maintenance of buildings, associated equipment and services on a day–to–day basis. This role will be a key liaison for site services and will manage external contractors and sub-contractors, applying health, safety, environmental and quality standards as required.
Responsibilities
* Assist in overseeing the facilities team who are responsible for the maintenance of buildings and associated equipment and services
* Respond to, elevate, record, and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks
* Be a key liaison for site services and manage the 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 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 maintenance of equipment and internal system and document processes
* Assist the Group Facilities Manager with longer term/larger scale projects such as office moves/ relocation's and/or significant refurbishment works
* Visit other premises as and when required to monitor/review ongoing facilities activities
* Covering main Head Office reception and reception duties when required
* Any other duties as required by the business
* Provide general administrative support
Experience / Knowledge
* Previous facilities maintenance experience or equivalent
* Experience completing site inductions, Method Statements, Risk Assessments
* Experience of leading a team and projects
Abilities / Skills
* Be adaptable to any situation in a calm and collected manner
* Strong understanding of Microsoft Office & Excel
Desirable
* Basic health and safety knowledge
* PowerPoint
Please apply today with your updated CV, or call our office on (phone number removed) for more information, asking for Janine Broughton.
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