Assistant Facilities Manager-Edinburgh-£40,000
Exciting opportunity to work for a client side Assistant Facilities Manager situated in Glasgow. CBW are currently recruiting for an Assistant Facilities Manager to be based on a commercial site located in Glasgow City Centre. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in facilities management covering soft services. In return the company is offering a competitive salary of £40,000. This role will initally be on a 6 month fixed term contract.
Key duties & responsibilities
* Overall responsibility for quality performance on the contract with respect to maintenance, cleaning, security and porterage
* Maintain and monitor agreed quality systems, ensuring preventative and remedial actions are taken where necessary as laid down in the contract specification.
* By daily personal inspection, ensure that the scope of contract is being correctly delivered and that service standards are maintained and improved, taking remedial action where necessary.
* Monitor and report on financial performance & quality of service delivery.
* Monitor customer feedback and respond to customer comments.
* To be the first point of contact for the management of service delivery to the client
* Provide regular progress reports and service updates to our supply chain partners.
* Responsibility for ensuring due compliance to the contract specification.
* Ensure that all Health and Safety Policies and procedures are adhered to
* Ensure that risk assessments, safe systems of work and COSHH records are held centrally on the contract for all working practices and are valid and current.
* Ensure that all staff, client and ad hoc contractors are aware of the site procedures and comply with their H&S responsibilities, including the provision of risk assessments and safe working method statements before work commences along with the permit to work process.
* Monitor and evaluate service partners for compliance with Health and Safety legislation on site.
* Undertake regular audits of all service areas and present written reports with recommendation to management.
* Manage the delivery of all agreed remedial /emergency and planned works to ensure the building offers a safe environment for all users.
* Manage locally the PTW (Permit to Work) process for general works, working at height and hot works.
* Take responsibility for cost control of the Maintenance, Cleaning, Catering, Security and Utilities and promote methods to maximise profitability & reduce costs without compromising Health & Safety, service, or quality.
* Ensure the contract is reviewed regularly or in accordance with contract terms in line with agreed procedures, maintain accurate records of reviews.
* Evaluate all proposals for project works or capital expenditure
* Analyse quotes and submit recommendations to management with supporting evidence.
* Ensure best purchasing practise using the companies’ nominated suppliers.
* Ensure all labour, sundry and overhead costs are managed within budget.
Hours of work Monday to Friday - 08:30am to 16:30pm
Requirements
* Experience of working in an education environment would be beneficial
* Proven background in delivering a range of maintenance, cleaning, security and portering
* Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a front line, sometimes reactive environment.
* Ability to interpret contract documentation and translate formal documentation into working specifications.
* Demonstrable track record of excellent client relationship management and customer-facing/partnering skills
* Must have experience of full budgetary control to include complex fixed price or nil subsidy contracts.
* NEBOSH/IOSH Certificate would be desirable however training will be provided.
* IT Literate, MS Office/competent in the use of Excel, Power point.
* Willingness to develop long term relationships with our clients and other stakeholders
Get in touch with maxine@cbwstaffingsolutions.com for more information!