Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Vacancy Reference: CLA- 361

Position: Full-time  

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Salary: £45,000- £60,000

At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and technology, and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands; technical services, products, platforms and operational services.  We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.

Our Values

• Teamwork


• Commitment


• Initiative


• Creativity


• Agility


• Integrity


• Enjoyment

Why Work for Us

Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.

Our benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)


• Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way


• Pension Scheme via Royal London

• Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.


• Green Car Scheme

• Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary)


• Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)


• Private Health Insurance via Vitality


• Private Dental insurance via Bupa


• Enhanced Maternity and paternity


• 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year


• 1 paid volunteering day per year


• Access to an independent financial advisor year round


• Training & development opportunities

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to hold responsibility for all elements of hard and soft facilities management, fleet management, grounds maintenance (where applicable) and all other facilities management (FM)services where applicable to your portfolio.  This will include utilisation of multiple IT platforms including those used for workflow management, and document management as well as all MS365 applications.

Within this role you will look after both mechanical, electrical and fabric maintenance to the properties and equipment using a combination of in-house and outsourced services in addition to providing operational support to business units as required. 

Continuous personal development will be a key element of your role including attending training to remain up to date with legislation directly affecting your role.  You will as an subject matter expert who will provide appropriate advice and guidance in order to effectively support the Senior Leadership Team on all matters related to facilities management

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that there is an effective CAFM or online platform for the management of facilities management (FM) tasks across the business


• Maintaining the asset register, ensuring that asset verification is reviewed every 12 months


• Ensuring the business achieves and maintains statutory compliance in all areas of FM including but not limited to, mechanical and electrical engineering, utilities and infrastructure provision and maintenance and all applicable building legislation.


• Knowledge of manufacturing specific risks and the associated legislation which will include PUWER, FSA 2021, LOLER, DSEAR, COSHH and MHSWR.


• Adhering to the Callen-Lenz governance and assurance processes including self-audit and health and safety.


• Managing and supporting soft services including reprographics, cleaning, grounds maintenance, access, parking, catering and workspace management.


• Managing maintenance of the company fleet, this includes but is not limited to; MOT’s, tax renewals and vehicle pack checking.


• Support the delivery of security services as required


• Support and providing advice in relation to building leases, expansion opportunities


• Co-ordinate and support refurbishment work, moves and renovations


• Be responsible for contractor site visits, including registration, induction, reviewing RAMS and escorting personnel as required.


• Inputting into the design stages of buildings/facilities projects identifying and highlighting future maintenance requirements.


• Supporting the commercial and procurement teams with the selection and category management of tier suppliers for various services


• Ensuring that a site inspection is undertaken on a weekly basis with a focus on critical assets and fire aid boxes.


• Ensuring all visitors are escorted at all times whilst on the Callen-Lenz property or moving between sites.


• All other duties that reasonably fall under the remit of FM or any other reasonable management request.


• Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner


• Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.


• When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.


• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Qualifications

• Membership of a suitable professional body (IWFM, RICS) with experience of managing facilities management delivery on a complex or multi-site environment.


• Nebosh NGC or similar occupational health and safety qualification.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience as a Facilities Manager


• Previous experience managing CEM, preferably in a manufacturing environment.


• A measured, considered team player who is capable of working autonomously

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including experience of providing written recommendations up to Board level.


• A professional and proactive approach to the delivery of FM.


• Appropriate IT skills including Word, Excel and Outlook


• Attention to detail, combined with excellent organisational skills and a passion for accuracy.

Desirable

• Previous fleet management experience is desirable

Personal Attributes

• Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK


• Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel


• A full valid UK driving license

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Callen-Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks