Facilities & Building Manager — Hands-On Safety & Ops

Think Specialist Recruitment; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a well-established business in Hemel Hempstead to recruit a Facilities & Health and Safety Coordinator. You will manage day-to-day office operations, ensure safety compliance, and serve as the primary contact for visitors and contractors.

The role requires hands-on facilities experience, strong health and safety knowledge, and excellent communication. A driving licence is essential with on-site responsibilities at the head office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities management (essential).
• Experience of health and safety legislation and best practice, with a focus on compliance and continuous improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and confident engaging with people at all levels.
• Proactive, hands-on team player who takes ownership and responsibility.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good Excel skills and experience of business systems.
• Strong written and verbal English.
• Full driving licence and own car.
• Manual handling training (can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the contracts and facilities covering the office building and external areas.
• Organise quotes, budgets and approvals, and book contractors to cover the planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Act as the main contact for contractors and third parties, and be on site while work is carried out.
• Be the key holder and first point of call for the external security team, including out-of-hours callouts where needed.
• Look after fire and intruder alarms and make sure the annual fire risk assessment is completed.
• Keep the office and external areas tidy, including a daily walkaround, and ensure winter safety measures are in place.
• Make sure health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments are current and compliant with legislation.
• Carry out audits and inspections of the site, identify areas for improvement and report on findings.
• Run fire alarm testing and fire drills, and organise PAT testing.
• Identify operational risks and work with teams to put in place the right response.
• Support communication and briefings so health and safety information is understood across the business.
• Keep shared records so health and safety activity and performance are tracked accurately.
• Welcome visitors and deal with deliveries, collections and couriers.

Skills

Facilities management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

English communication

Proactive hands-on

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH

GDPR awareness

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Think Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a well-established business in Hemel Hempstead to recruit a Facilities & Health and Safety Coordinator. You will manage day-to-day office operations, ensure safety compliance, and serve as the primary contact for visitors and contractors.

The role requires hands-on facilities experience, strong health and safety knowledge, and excellent communication. A driving licence is essential with on-site responsibilities at the head office.