Assistant facilities Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to join the Glasgow team on a temporary basis to cover long-term sickness absence. The role supports daily site operations, ensuring a safe, efficient and welcoming workplace for staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will oversee health and safety inspections, manage on-site contractors, coordinate maintenance and mailroom duties, and support meeting room arrangements with an immediate start in a central Glasgow location.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management or Building Management.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety inspections and ensure compliance.
• Supervise on-site contractors and ensure safe works.
• Monitor reactive maintenance and SLAs.
• Coordinate deliveries and site logistics.
• Manage mailroom operations and front-of-house services.
• Support meeting room and event space setups.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, compliant environment.
• Investigate and resolve facilities-related issues as needed.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & Safety

Contractor management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

FM software

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager (Temporary Contract)

? Location:Glasgow
? Duration: 1-2 Month Temporary Contract (Covering Long-Term Sick Leave)
? Hours: Full-Time

Assistant Facilities Manager - Glasgow

We are currently seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to join the Facilities Management team for my client in their Glasgow office on a temporary basis to cover a period of long-term sickness absence.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced facilities professional looking to work within a prestigious corporate environment. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring a safe, efficient, and high-quality workplace experience for staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular health and safety inspections and maintain compliance standards.
• Manage and supervise on-site contractors, ensuring works are carried out safely and effectively.
• Monitor reactive maintenance requests and ensure completion within agreed service level agreements (SLAs).
• Coordinate deliveries and oversee site logistics.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mailroom operations.
• Support meeting room and event space setups in line with client requirements.
• Undertake general facilities and manual handling duties as required.
• Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider when required.
• Provide a professional front-of-house service, welcoming staff and visitors.
• Programme and issue staff and visitor access cards.
• Investigate, resolve, and escalated facilities-related issues where appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-presented working environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience within Facilities Management, Workplace Services, or Building Management.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and workplace compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Competent IT skills and experience using FM systems would be advantageous.
• Fire Marshal and First Aid qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate start available.
• 1-2 month temporary contract.
• Central Glasgow location with excellent transport links.
• Opportunity to work within a professional and supportive FM team.
• Competitive hourly rate.

If you are an experienced Assistant Facilities Manager available for an immediate start, we'd love to hear from you.