Facilities Team Leader (12 months Fixed Term Contract)

Leading the facilities team and fully supporting the Head of Manufacturing, you will be accountable for a small team of facilities team members, helping to maintain a well-kept, safe, secure, compliant, and efficient environment. This includes taking ownership of planned and reactive maintenance, implanting safe systems of works, financial management, project management and ensuring your team provide first class customer service.

As the

Facilities Team Leader

you would be responsible for

Leading and motivating a team to deliver the highest standard of customer service through regular one-on-ones, annual appraisals, and performance management.
Conducting team briefings to update on best practice and ongoing expectations.

Typical

facilities management

activities include

Managing site buildings and maintaining an ongoing relationship with the landlord.
Preparing Health and Safety documentation for site improvements and liaising with other departments to meet all safety standards.
Sourcing, Organising and Project Managing internal staff and 3rd party contractors for improvement and maintenance works.
Maintaining building services and infrastructure, staff amenities, and procuring all office equipment, as well as managing waste.
Assisting with risk assessments as required, developing and monitoring control measures, and progressing corrective actions through to acceptable resolution.
Managing the fire alarm systems ensure compliance and best practice.
Assisting Security with the Access Control System, arranging site passes, monitoring the CCTV system, and being the primary contact for the intruder alarm system (24/7).

An ideal candidate would be

Experienced in building maintenance, including pre-planned maintenance schedules, repair, and contractor management.
Skilled in defining and managing site safety protocols for fire and security, as well as providing comprehensive training for fire marshals and first aiders.
Proficient in overseeing the safety and compliance of third-party contractors, including the review and approval of risk assessments and the monitoring of onsite activities.
Experienced in procuring new suppliers.
Adept of leading and managing a high performing team with strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
IOSH certified in Managing Safely.
Able to communicate at all levels through a variety or mediums.

Reaction Engines is committed to fairness and inclusivity. Research tells us that applicants tend to only apply when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. If you believe you have what it takes and this role excites you, but you don’t align perfectly with the criteria listed, we encourage you to still apply. We’d love to have a discussion!

What we offer you

We have some fantastic benefits that sit alongside a great salary.

Generous holiday entitlement
Electric Car Scheme
Company Share Option Plan
Annual Bonus Scheme
Life assurance (3x annual salary)
Ongoing Personal & Professional development opportunities
Annual Professional Membership
Subsidised childcare at Culham Nursery
Family friendly policies
Long Service Awards
Cycle to work scheme
Employer matching pension up to 5%
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Employee recognition
Health and wellbeing discounts via our EAP

Visit our website to learn more about our benefits.

Hours of work

35 hours per week, working pattern may be discussed
This role will be based onsite at Culham Campus

Reaction Engines is a signatory of

The Armed Forces Covenant

and the

Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter , as well as an active member of the

Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers

(AFBE). Read about Life at Reaction Engines on our website.