Facilities Coordinator

Dawsongroup; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Facilities Coordinator to support building operations and safety compliance. This role involves supervising maintenance, managing contractors, and ensuring efficient workspace operations. The ideal candidate has around 3 years of experience in facilities management and excellent organizational skills. The company values teamwork and offers a range of benefits including 25 days leave and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Access to funded training

Qualifications

• Around 3 years’ experience in a facilities or workplace environment.
• Ability to manage contractors and ensure compliance.
• Proactive and organized individual ready to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise planned and reactive maintenance.
• Monitor site safety and compliance.
• Manage building services contractors and CAFM helpdesk.

Skills

Excellent admin skills

Experience in facilities management

Confident with maintenance schedules

Customer-focused mindset

Familiar with CAFM or similar systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About this Role

Are you an experienced Facilities Coordinator or skilled administrator with a background in facilities or property management? Based at our Head Office in Milton Keynes, you’ll play a key role in helping Dawsongroup operate safe, smooth, and efficient workspaces. Working closely with the Group Facilities Manager, you’ll support both building operations and people across the business.

• Supervise planned and reactive maintenance and keep our contractors on track.
• Monitor site safety, review RAMS and permits, and help ensure compliance across systems.
• Oversee the CAFM helpdesk system and manage building services contractors.
• Take ownership of purchase orders, invoicing, and supporting reports for audits and tenders.
• Support the reception and post room team during holidays or busy periods.

About You

We’re looking for someone with excellent admin skills, a strong grasp of building safety, and confidence managing contractors. If you’ve had experience in facilities, estates, or office management, this role could be your ideal next step.

• Around 3 years’ experience in a facilities or workplace environment.
• Confident working with maintenance schedules, compliance checks, and basic health and safety tasks.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Office and ideally familiar with CAFM or similar systems.
• Calm, organised and proactive, able to juggle priorities with a customer-focused mindset.
• Someone who’s ready to step up when needed and contribute across multiple teams.

About Us

Dawsongroup has been in business since 1935 and in asset rentals since 1974. With a reputation for quality, long‑term thinking, and smarter asset strategies, we continue to invest in our people, technology, and future.

• 25 days leave (including your birthday) plus bank holidays, and up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
• Life assurance, cycle to work, and wellbeing support.
• Clear career paths, internal development, and access to funded training.
• A positive, safety‑first culture with a collaborative approach.
• A business that genuinely values your ideas, contribution, and career

About Your Future

This role will give you the opportunity to build your career in facilities with a supportive team that trusts you to take responsibility. You'll develop expertise in contractor management, building compliance, and systems that support our growing business.

• Be part of a forward‑thinking team with access to training and real career progression.
• Gain experience with contractor control, CAFM systems, audits, and risk management.
• Contribute to modernising how we manage safety, maintenance, and compliance.
• Enjoy a working environment that values initiative, teamwork, and quality service

And if you don’t meet every skill listed here but bring the right attitude and transferable experience, we still want to hear from you

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.