Group Facilities Manager

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Group Facilities Manager

The Russell Group is a leading transport and logistics provider committed to delivering high value solutions across the UK and Europe. We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join the team as a Group Facilities Manager.

What does the job entail?

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to be responsible for the management of the working environment, services, equipment and processes to support the effective running of the business premises of the Russell Group.

The Group Facilities Manager has responsibility for the management and maintenance of the Russell Group properties ensuring that they operate safely and in accordance with all statutory legislation and regulation. This is a multi-disciplinary role covering a range of activities which together provide a safe and efficient working environment. The role covers space planning, building and supplier maintenance and management, as well as day-to-day facilities functions. Day to day you will:

• Conduct regular building checks to make sure that our buildings are clean, safe, and secure
• Managing relationships with contractors for both hard and soft services from the initial tendering process and contracting, to ongoing performance management and benchmarking.
• Ensure Health and Safety compliance with relevant legislation and company policies and procedures and the correct documentation is held.
• Carry out regular quality checks and site audits e.g., KPI , QHSE etc
• All queries / “tickets” to be responded to within agreed timescales
• Ensure procedures are followed and that the sites meet statutory compliance regulations
• Ensure a robust incident management plan is in place and is tested regularly
• Own (and support) a variety of projects which are to be completed within the required timescales
• Organising planned and reactive maintenance jobs.
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with contractors.
• Procurement and Supply, (Obtaining supplier quotes, purchasing, processing and tracking of invoices)

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have significant experience within Facilities Management preferably gained from within an FMCG environment. We are also looking for the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of 5 years management experience of operations and maintenance in facilities or property services. A qualification in a relevant discipline such as facilities / building management or building surveying would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a multi-site business
• The ability to work with internal and external customers at all levels of the business and communicate technical issues in easy-to-understand terms
• Strong procurement and negotiation skills in relation to contract arrangements and the ability to drive operational and commercial value from contractors
• Demonstrable experience of budget management and control of small revenue works
• Extensive experience of project management dealing with sub-contractors and supply chain within a complex multi-faceted operation
• The ability to introduce change through a structured approach
• Experience of developing FM strategies and managing security
• The presence to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation including Board level
• A recognised HSE qualification would be advantageous

What is on offer?

You will normally work 45 hours per week, Monday – Friday, although some flexibility out with these times is required as the business operates seven days per week.

In return, we will offer you a competitive salary, car cash option and contributory pension scheme as well as the opportunity to develop an exciting and rewarding career with one of the UK’s leading private logistics companies. Please outline your salary expectations with your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coatbridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: JGR/G0123