Assistant Facilities Manager

RGR; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to support integrated Hard and Soft Facilities Management across two commercial sites. The role involves operational management, maintenance coordination, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Opportunities for progression and company benefits are available.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension

Company funded courses and training

Flexi benefits scheme

Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Facilities Management role (Assistant or Coordinator level).
• Exposure to both hard and soft services within a commercial property environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager in daily operational management.
• Assist with planned and reactive maintenance coordination.
• Oversee soft service contracts including cleaning and security.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health & safety knowledge

Job description

Assistant Facilities Manager | Commercial Buildings | Hard & Soft Services | Cheadle & Congleton (2 sites) | £34,000 + Package.

Due to increased contract demand, we are actively seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to support the delivery of integrated Hard and Soft Facilities Management across two commercial sites in Cheadle and Congleton.

Bullet Pointed Summary:

• Role: Assistant Facilities Manager
• Base
  Salary: £34,000
• 
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00am - 5:00pm.
• Locations: Cheadle & Congleton (Multi Site).
• Environment: Commercial Building
• Status: Permanent, PAYE position.
• Services on the contract: Hard and Soft Services.
• Holiday: 25 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Company funded courses and training on offer.
• Opportunities for progression within a large, industry leading company.
• Company Sick Pay
• Flexi benefits scheme: Buy more holidays, dicount schemes (retail stores, gyms etc).
  
  

Duties:

As the Assistant Facilities Manager, you will be carrying out the following duties:

• Support the Facilities Manager in the daily operational management of both sites.
• Assist with the delivery and coordination of planned and reactive maintenance across hard services (e.g., M&E, HVAC, fabric).
• Oversee soft service contracts including cleaning, security, and waste management.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with SLAs and KPIs.
• Support health & safety compliance, risk assessments, and site audits.
• Monitor service delivery standards and implement improvements where needed.
• Act as a first point of contact for site-based FM queries from tenants or stakeholders.
• Support in budget management and procurement of services and materials.
• Prepare reports and maintain site documentation in line with company policy.
  
  

Requirements:

We expect the Assistant Facilities Manager to meet the following profile:

• Previous experience in a Facilities Management role (Assistant or Coordinator level).
• Exposure to both hard and soft services within a commercial property environment.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence (travel between the two sites is essential).
  
  

If you would be interested in this Assistant Facilities Manager role then please submit a full CV