Assistant Facilities Manager

We're recruiting an

Assistant Facilities Manager - maintenance focused

( permanent, full-time ) for our client EDF's showcase residential training and conference centre Cannington Court in Somerset.

Hours of Work:
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

About the Role
You'll directly manage a technical maintenance team (9 direct reports), ensuring efficient and effective management of planned preventative maintenance programs, statutory compliance, and cost-saving initiatives
You'll also lead the day to day delivery of our overall facilities services and operations, deputising for the Facilities Manager in their absence
You'll work in a unique and beautiful residential venue - incorporating a restored Grade I Listed former Priory, with contemporary finishes, energy-efficient principles and advanced technology throughout

Responsibilities
Be the face to face first point of contact / 'go to' for the client, their employees and visitors
Planning and day- to day management / co-ordination of the site facilities teams and subcontractors
Ensure the client's site is fully compliant with all H&S/statutory legislation
Ensure service provided is compliant with contractual SLA's/ KPI's and meets and exceeds client expectations
Undertake administration inc. basic finance - invoicing, raising purchase requisitions
Actively build relationships with key stakeholders, building a deep understanding of our clients needs in order to exceed expectations

Benefits
25 days annual leave, plus option to purchase an additional 5 days leave every year
Life Assurance
Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
Access to wellbeing programmes
Company Sick Pay
Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’
The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
Smartphone/Laptop

Essential Requirements:
Experience of leading a maintenance team, delivering PPM's in facilities management
Experience of working in a client facing environment
Experience of health and safety and statutory compliance in facilities
Own transport (there is no public transport to the site location)

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you need adjustments, we're happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our talent acquisition team in confidence.