Average Facilities Manager salary in Cambridge

We are looking for an immediately available individual, to undertake a temporary role as a Facilities Technician, working for a prestigious institute based on the Biomedical Campus, Cambridge. This assignment is to start immediately, for an initial 3 month period. This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week and will be 100% site based. As the Facilities Technician, your role will be to support in the administration and co-ordination of the goods in, mailroom and facilities service provision to meet the needs of the organisation. This role has a key impact to the success of the property services delivery model, being seen as the main point of contact for the department, receiving helpdesk calls, responding to immediate issues and liaising on aspects such as administration requirements including cleaning/catering/deliveries. Applicants will need to have experience and knowledge of coordinating day-to-day building operations, with a particular focus on working with contracted services. You will work well as part of a team, but equally have the ability to manage your own workload and be a confident communicator, able to build professional relationships within a team environment and individually with customers. Key Responsibilities: Act as an initial point of contact for the day-to-day running of the Property Services functions including Helpdesk, Room Bookings, Reception, Purchasing, Events, Goods in and Courier Services.Help facilitate the service response to our customers’ requests and to proactively communicate with our customers on the progress of their requests.Collection and collation of requests to allow: Identification of Emergencies, Prioritisation of work, Reduce duplicate work calls and Provision of correct materials for jobs to be carried out.Identify areas where support delivery can be improved.Provide support to the Facilities Team Leader by timely input of data into the Helpdesk, Room Bookings, Deliveries and Mail/Courier databases, and providing usage and service level reports as necessary. Produce regular reports for KPIs as requested.Input daily requisitions; goods receipting on financial system, monitor orders and liaise with suppliers over payments and delivery matters.Carry out daily mailroom operations including, opening, sorting and distribution of incoming mail, resolving post queries. Application of effective security and safety procedures for dealing with suspect packages. Collation of appropriate management statistics.Organise and supervise overnight and day courier services for large or urgent items, monitoring their performance so as to ensure delivery of agreed service and value for money.Following full training, be responsible for the daily collection of Clinical Waste.Be responsible for the daily inspection and set up of all meeting rooms and ensuring they are fully stocked at all timesReceive deliveries at the designated delivery point from external couriers.Record storage and distribution of goods to each department.Liaise with the onsite Porters to ensure timely distribution of goods to the correct departments.Maintain and manage the purchase ordering and stock control systems. Make the most of limited storage space available by utilisation of the storage racking and stock control management.Identify areas where costs savings can be made, by either reduction of stock levels or review of suppliers.To assist and help co-ordinate the set-up of meeting rooms and other venues for a multitude of internal and external events throughout the year.To support the Facilities Team Leader with events when required. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following essentials: Knowledge of co-ordinating a multitude of day-to-day building operations and contracted services covering a wide range of duties and complexityKnowledge of working with contractorsKnowledge of ordering and goods receipting, with basic understanding of the processes associatedExcellent organisation and communication skillsTeam working skills, flexible and able to adapt to change, working well under pressure using initiativeAn ability to question, negotiate and listenRelationship building within a team environment and individually with customersCustomer service experienceIT Skills, particularly using MS Word, Outlook and Excel To apply for the role of Facilities Technician, please send a copy of your CV in MS Word.

Facilities Technician  £35,000 to £37,000 (negotiable) plus benefits  Facilities Technician is a permanent position based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire for a medium sized manufacturing company. The Facilities Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of manufacturing facilities, associated infrastructure and manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, timely and efficient operation of all plant machinery and equipment. Key responsibilities for the Facilities Technician:  Maintain assets such as plant, machinery, property etc to ensure safe, continual and efficient business operations. Ensure that periodic and preventive maintenance are appropriately scheduled and accomplished and that troubleshooting, and maintenance support are readily available as needed. Update records of work activities, tasks carried out, parts used through stores and training given. Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers and internal departments in findings ways to improve process and increase machine reliability and performance. Skills, Qualifications & Experience for the Facilities Technician: Competence in plant operation and maintenance. Engineering, basic Electrical Mechanical and Hydraulic. General property maintenance knowledge and skills Knowledge of plant operation principles, methods and processes. Able to handle day to day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of manufacturing facility. Good analytical skills with sound problem solving. Microsoft office skills. Strong communication skills. Hours of work for the Facilities Technician: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm  For more information on the Facilities Technician post, please contact Lisa Parsons 

Facilities CoordinatorLocation: On-site WaterbeachSalary: up to £40k per annumHours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm About the Role:We are looking for a proactive and skilled Facilities Coordinator to join our client's team. Reporting to the HSEF Manager, you will oversee building and equipment maintenance within our production/manufacturing facility. Your role will ensure the seamless operation of our facilities, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards while delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with relevant standards, legislation, and company policies. Maintain a safe and clean working environment, enforcing rules and procedures. Perform site maintenance tasks and liaise with contractors to ensure quality and timely work. Manage daily maintenance activities, including inspections and general repairs. Maintain maintenance logs and ensure machinery is operational. Provide support for production needs and emergency callouts. Act as a keyholder and respond to emergencies as required. Oversee building infrastructure systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and security/fire alarm systems. Conduct and complete Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPMs) within defined SLAs and KPIs. Address defects and repairs from contractor service reports. Drive implementation of 5S standards and visual factory improvements. Manage environmental controls and respond to related issues. Handle facilities helpdesk tickets, ensuring efficient resolution. Conduct and action company vehicle checks. Education, Experience & Competencies: Proven experience in a facilities maintenance role (essential). Strong communication skills, with a proactive and diplomatic approach. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Mechanical and/or electrical qualifications or relevant M&E experience (desirable). Forklift license and IPAF certification (desirable). Driving license and keyholder experience (essential). Ability to work at heights. Other Requirements: Willingness to work additional hours if needed to achieve production goals. Portable Appliance Testing certification (desirable). A self-starter with a “can-do” attitude. If you are interested in the role of Facilities Coordinator and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on or email If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion. Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.