Defence Facilities Operations Lead

EMCOR UK; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per

GEMS – Recognition scheme

Learning & Development opportunities

Flex Benefits

Bike To Work Scheme

Volunteer days

Medicash - Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

EMCOR UK is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee facilities management services across the Barrow-in-Furness contract. The role involves direct management or via subcontractors, ensuring high standards in cleaning and soft services while maintaining safety, sustainability and quality.

You will lead a team, coordinate with site managers and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to maximise service quality and client satisfaction on secure Defence sites.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of managing staff in an operational environment.
• Experience supporting a business contract or professional function.
• Strong background in delivering high quality FM services.
• Good planning, organisation and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational management and delivery of defined facilities management services across the contract.
• Manage cleaning services and subcontracted soft services.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sustainability, quality and statutory requirements.
• Lead on KPI reporting, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Site Managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Staff management

Operations management

Relationship building

Health & safety awareness

Customer service excellence

IT skills

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

EMCOR UK is seeking an experienced operations leader to oversee facilities management services across the Barrow-in-Furness contract. The role involves direct management or via subcontractors, ensuring high standards in cleaning and soft services while maintaining safety, sustainability and quality.

You will lead a team, coordinate with site managers and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to maximise service quality and client satisfaction on secure Defence sites.