Assistant Facilities Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Facilities Manager, where you will play a vital role in ensuring that facilities are maintained to the highest standards. This dynamic position involves coordinating maintenance, managing vendor relationships, and supporting the Facilities Manager in various projects. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a culture that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about facilities management and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills are essential.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations and ensure facilities are well-maintained.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and oversee vendors.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Multitasking skills

Knowledge of building systems

Facilities management experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Vendor management

Budget tracking

Education

Experience in facilities management or related field

Tools

Facilities management software

Computer applications

Job description

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• Opportunities for professional development
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Empowering our people. Empowering your career

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Facilities Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation

As an Assistant Facilities Manager, you'll:

• Support the daily operations of building maintenance and ensure facilities are well-maintained.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and oversee vendors and contractors.
• Manage facility-related services, including cleanliness and general upkeep.
• Assist in budgeting and procurement of supplies and materials.
• Monitor safety standards and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Help with emergency repairs and support the Facilities Manager with projects.

What we're looking for:

• Strong problem-solving abilities and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance processes.
• Experience in facilities management or a related field preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
• Proficiency in computer applications and facilities management software.
• Experience with vendor management and budget tracking is a plus.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications