Facilities Manager - Reed : Job Details

Are you a proactive and skilled Facilities Manager looking for a new challenge?

Facilities Manager

Salary - £36,000 per annum base salary 

Location - Swindon 

Job type - Full time, On-Call requirement 

Join my client - a leader in integrated services across community-facing assets and infrastructure! We are seeking a dedicated individual to become the single point of contact for nominated schools within the Swindon portfolio of PFI contracts. This role requires excellent multitasking skills and a deep understanding of facilities management processes.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Leadership: Provide direct line management and leadership to all site team functions, including caretakers, cleaning, and site supervisors.
• Oversight: Oversee subcontractor delivery services such as Pest Control, Grounds Maintenance, catering, security, and waste management providers.
• Safety: Ensure the implementation of safe systems of work and maintain equipment and building provisions to meet health and safety requirements.
• Efficiency: Develop building plans outlining strategies for improving efficiency and reducing costs and forecasting the facility’s future needs.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all safety and security protocols and conduct frequent recorded monitoring/audits of sites to review standards and performance.
• Training: Develop training programmes and workshops for site teams, ensuring all staff receive appropriate training and development.
• HR Management: Manage HR issues within your teams in accordance with corporate policies.
• Collaboration: Develop productive working relationships with colleagues, clients, schools, and external parties.
• Support: Support and develop the delivery of any required mandatory training for new starters, focusing on safeguarding.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Facilities Management, experience with PFI is advantageous.
• UK driving licence and access to own vehicle - due to on call requirement. 
• Enhanced DBS Clearance.
• IOSH/NEBOSH or similar health and safety qualification.
• Knowledge of H&S, Environmental Legislation, and Practice relating to FM.
• Proficiency in using Asset Management packages.

What does this role offer you? 

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Medical Scheme 
• Company pension