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Assistant Facilities Manager

Posted: 23/04/26
Recruiter:Hales Group
Reference:3100728347
Type:Permanent
Salary:£31,500 Annual
Location:Suffolk
Description: Assistant Facilities Manager
Near Bury St Edmunds (Office based)
12-month fixed term contract (Immediate start)
Full-time, Monday to Friday
From £31,519 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 manage the external contractors and sub-contractors, applying health, safety, environmental and quality standards as required.

Your key responsibilities are:

  • Assist in overseeing the facilities team who are responsible for the maintenance of buildings and associated equipment and services
  • Respond to, escalate, 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 plan and 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/ relocations 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

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