Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager, London, Essex, Hull and Liverpool, to £37.5k plus benefits

Our client, a leading charity working in the drugs rehab sector, are recruiting a facilities manager.

The FM will be responsible for 7 properties across Essex, Hull and Liverpool.

The properties are functional spaces that support people with drug addiction including Detox, counselling/ support and needle exchange.

The FM will work as part of a larger facilities/ estates team, so there may be a requirement to cover other FM portfolios very occasionally.

In this role, you will oversee the maintenance and operation of buildings and other infrastructures within the portfolio, to ensure all FM services are functioning optimally and safely. Duties include managing maintenance contracts, negotiating with suppliers and contractors, managing building renovations and office moves. Also responsible for ensuring that buildings are compliant with relevant health and safety regulations.

This is a busy and demanding role that requires an individual with both customer service and practical skills, and a positive attitude. You need to be proactive and organised and show initiative when faced with difficult situations.

Applications are welcomed from candidates with minimum 2 years FM experience and must hold an IOSH Managing Safely H&S qualification as a minimum.

This position can be office or home based with regular travel required to London (Head Office), Essex, Hull and Liverpool.

A Salary of c£35k is offered (with flexibility to c£37.5k) plus travel expenses, 6% matched pension contribution, 25 days holiday (rising to 30 with length of service), DIS 2 x salary, Simply Health benefit + many other benefits.