Facilities Manager

Our client, a rapidly growing facilities management company, is recruiting a Facilities Manager, for acreative and uniqueretaildestination in central Cardiff. The location includes independentshops, bars, restaurants and other businesses - from bistros, wine bars and delis to fashion designers, hair stylists, and artists.

We are looking for anAssistantFM, looking to step up or a more experienced candidate. Ideally candidates will have retail FM experience and an IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Please apply with CV and cover letter including details of salary expectation and notice period.

Full job details as follows;

Salary range:                      £29,500 to £32,500 (some flexibility may be possible)

Contract:                             Full time - permanent

Holidays:                              23 days

Expenses:                            Claimed through the expense process.

Hours of Work:                  40 hours per week (may be on a rota system to cover the core opening hours of the business or as required by the business - This may include weekend attendance - TBC)

Notice period:                    Two months.

Probationary Period:       6 months

Life Assurance:                 1 x salary

Medical Cover:                  On completion of probationary period

Car Allowance:                  There is no car allowance, as the position is site based.

Anticipated start date:    1st June 2024

Role & responsibilities

• Management and on-going monitoring of all Hard services delivered on site to ensure effective delivery.  Establishing planned preventative maintenance programmes where none exist.
• To assist in on-going monitoring of soft services delivered on site to ensure effective delivery.
• Undertake regular contract meetings with suppliers including a formal assessment of performance, competence, and compliance through a performance management system (KPI's)
• To assist with  the procurement and placement of goods and services in line with the departmental/ site procedures using purchase order and contract templates as appropriate.
• To assist in  Invoice validation for services provided and works completed as well as monitoring on-going expenditure and ensuring the Management Team are made aware of any significant variances.
• To manage and identify and collate requests for minor works on site and subsequently manage the implementation and com