Facilities Coordinator

Driscoll's; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscolls is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to manage the Maidstone office, ensuring a safe, well-organised and welcoming workplace with responsibility for day-to-day services. You will oversee cleaning, security, waste, catering and office supplies, and coordinate contractors to maintain high service standards.

You will lead the Receptionist and Office Assistant, support health and safety compliance, and help with internal events and small facilities projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities coordination or office management.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements in an office.
• Ability to manage suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day facilities operations of the Maidstone office.
• Act as the main point of contact for site-related questions, issues and requests.
• Oversee building services, including cleaning, security, waste, catering and office supplies.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers, monitor service quality and follow issues through to completion.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety checks and risk assessments.
• Support health and safety compliance, fire safety and emergency procedures.
• Lead, support and develop the Receptionist and Office Assistant.
• Ensure reception, meeting rooms and shared office spaces are professional, welcoming and ready for use.
• Support internal events, office moves, workplace improvements and small facilities projects.
• Check invoices, support cost control and arrange the procurement of services and equipment in line with company processes.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Supplier & contractor management

Organised & detail-oriented

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Experience in facilities coordination or office management

Tools

Facilities systems

Helpdesk tools

Job description

About The Opportunity

Are you a hands‑on facilities professional who enjoys creating a safe, welcoming and well‑organised workplace? We are looking for a Facilities Coordinator to take responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations of our Maidstone office.

Location

UK - Maidstone

Job Family

Administration

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R0009368

Experience Years

3-5 Years of Experience

Employee Type

Regular

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day facilities operations of the Maidstone office.
• Act as the main point of contact for site-related questions, issues and requests.
• Oversee building services, including cleaning, security, waste, catering and office supplies.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers, monitor service quality and follow issues through to completion.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety checks and risk assessments.
• Support health and safety compliance, fire safety and emergency procedures.
• Lead, support and develop the Receptionist and Office Assistant.
• Ensure reception, meeting rooms and shared office spaces are professional, welcoming and ready for use.
• Support internal events, office moves, workplace improvements and small facilities projects.
• Check invoices, support cost control and arrange the procurement of services and equipment in line with company processes.

Candidate Profile

As Facilities Coordinator, you will manage the daily facilities operations of the Maidstone office. You will oversee services such as cleaning, security, waste management, catering and office supplies, while coordinating both planned and reactive contractor visits.

You will regularly inspect the workplace to ensure it remains safe, compliant and well presented. You will also support risk assessments, workplace checks, fire safety procedures, emergency preparedness and evacuation drills.

Alongside your facilities responsibilities, you will provide day‑to‑day leadership to the Receptionist and Office Assistant. You will help ensure that reception and office support services operate consistently and create a professional and welcoming experience for employees and visitors.

• You have previous experience in facilities coordination, workplace services or office management.
• You have line management or supervisory experience and are comfortable providing direction, support and feedback.
• You have a good working knowledge of health and safety requirements within an office environment.
• You have experience managing suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• You are organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage several priorities at the same time.
• You are a practical problem‑solver with a proactive and hands‑on approach.
• You communicate confidently and provide a high level of service to employees and visitors.
• Experience with facilities systems, service request platforms or helpdesk tools would be an advantage.
• You are comfortable working on‑site in Maidstone and can adapt your approach to changing business and workplace needs.

About Driscolls

Driscolls's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscolls is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world. Driscolls exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods - meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners. Driscolls is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

Driscolls es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscolls es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo. Las variedades exclusivas de Driscolls han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro. Driscolls es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.