Operations and Facilities Co-ordinator

Williams & Co features on The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list and is led by a management team with the values of Integrity, Loyalty and Ambition at the forefront of their minds. Everyone in the business lives by those values and if you think that is airy-fairy nonsense, don’t apply because you won’t like it here!

As a company we are determined to be the Best Place to Work. We offer a variety of industry leading benefits, including, a shopping discount platform, free bean to cup coffee, and Private Medical Insurance for the whole family.

We are looking for someone to join our Operations Support team in the role of Operations and Facilities Co-Ordinator to provide support to our growing branch network of Plumbers Merchants working in the area of facilities management and new branch fit-out projects as we expand our branch network throughout the UK.

The Role

The successful applicant will have previous experience within facilities management and be experienced in aspects of construction techniques including electrical work, shop fit outs and installation works. You will be comfortable communicating with new and existing subcontractors, setting up maintenance contracts for anything from a new shutter door to building alarm systems and help turn a basic CAD drawing into another thriving Williams Branch.

Job Description:

Based out of our Milton Keynes site and supporting a number of locations, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Reacting to property maintenance issues and resolving to ensure minimal disruption
• Agreeing planned preventative maintenance contracts with Sub-Contractors
• Track and provide evidence of property upkeep and maintenance.
• Contract management and collating costing proposals for fit out and maintenance projects
• Assisting with the Project & Site management of Trade Counter & Warehouse fit outs,
• Project Manage the refurbishment of existing locations and the fit-out of new locations by using Gantt chart and within budget and timescales whilst providing RAG reports.
• Ensuring Health & Safety compliance of our facilities and all sub-contractors who support us.
• You will also work closely with other members of the Operations Support team in providing other support services and operational assistance to all Branch teams within the Williams & Co network to enable them to function effectively in their day-to-day work

Essential Experience:

• Full Driving Licence & be prepared to travel and stay away from home
• Good knowledge of Project management skills
• A good understanding of the facilities requirement for a customer facing business.
• Knowledge of modern Construction techniques including electrical work, shop fit out
• Basic knowledge and understanding of CAD drawings
• Good understanding of CDM regulations, site management and Health & Safety practices
• Familiarity with building upkeep, roof and structural issues and maintenance required.
• A working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Project.

Essential Personal Attributes

• Good team player with excellent communication skills
• Strong administration skills
• Ability to work on your own and manage your time well
• Able to prioritise tasks, deliver to project deadlines and manage conflicting demands

HOURS OF WORK – 40 hours per week Mon-Fri – 8.30am – 5.00pm

SALARY – £27,000 – £30,000 pa ( dependant on experience)

Benefits include:

• Private Medical Insurance (After qualifying period)
• Life Assurance Scheme of 4 x annual salary (After qualifying period)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Williams Perks Scheme

Closing date – Monday 19th July

Initial interviews to be held – Tuesday 27th July at our Milton Keynes site.