Facilities Coordinator

Arval BNP Paribas Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to join their supportive team in Swindon. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of facilities services across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service. With responsibilities ranging from health and safety compliance to financial administration, this position offers a dynamic work environment. Join a company that values wellbeing and work-life balance while contributing to impactful sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

Company Pension with 10% Contribution

Discounts on Products and Services

2 Paid Volunteering Days

Free On-Site Gym

Subsidised Restaurant

Extra Day Off for Birthday

Option to Purchase Additional Holiday Days

Qualifications

• Experience in managing health and safety compliance.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and suppliers.
• Skill in budgeting and financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate health and safety tasks and audits.
• Manage day-to-day building issues and contractor relations.
• Administer finance and invoicing requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Budgeting and Forecasting

Risk Assessment

Education

Relevant Health & Safety Qualification

Tools

Finance/Invoicing Systems

Job description

Swindon – On site

We’re Arval BNP Paribas – we’re a global leader in vehicle leasing and the fourth largest leasing company in the UK. Our passion for Service, Sustainability, and Solutions is brought to life by each and every one of our people – who we call Journey Makers.

Culturally, we’re a friendly bunch – more human than corporate – and we serve a diverse customer base. From families choosing their first electric vehicle, to global brands seeking to switch their fleets to electric vehicles – whatever our customers’ mobility needs, we have a solution to offer.

Why join Arval?

In addition to the benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a progressive global banking group, we have a supportive and collaborative culture where wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously. Which is why we recently won the Wellbeing category of the 2024 Business Car Awards.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager, this role completes an essential part of the Facilities team in Swindon. This team manages the property, facilities, and health & safety for all our Journey Makers, contractors, third party suppliers and customers across our three UK based sites.

The role covers the full spectrum of facilities services and will support the wider business plus internal customers, whilst assisting the Facilities Manager with the management of the property portfolio under the function’s control.

The role will be the focal point for third party contractor coordination of hard and soft FM services and associated health & safety, compliance, and legislative management within the team.

You will be fully committed within the team in ensuring the day-to-day operations and “business as usual” activities of the properties plus ensure buildings are maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate will also be a point of contact in the Facilities Manager’s absence or if the Facilities Manager is located remotely.

The role will assist in the collation and reporting of data for important programs such as environmental, social & governance (ESG), Health and Safety and other programs as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Primary site contact for coordination in Swindon including other sites
• Handling site postal requirements – working with external partners and internal customers on critical requirements
• Administer finance/invoicing requirements using relevant systems, including budgeting and forecasting support annually
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments and coordinate H&S tasks including Health & Safety audits
• Coordinate H&S tasks including audits and governance obligations
• Complete DSE assessments supporting internal requirements and working with our external H & S Consultant
• Review & update business continuity requirements
• Manage & liaise with contractors, consultants, Landlords
• Manage day-to-day building issues
• Other general coordination tasks e.g. meeting room requirements for internal stakeholders
• Opportunity for paid overtime for any out of hours
  
  

What We’re Looking For

A smart, professional individual with a polite, courteous, and professional manner with excellent interpersonal skills - dedicated to delivering an excellent customer service experience

The ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with the drive to work pro-actively, independently and as part of a team.

You’ll Also Be Able To Demonstrate

• Involvement in writing and amending policies and procedures
• Capability of managing health and safety to local legislative compliance
• Skill in managing suppliers/service providers
• Experience in setting up supplier and managing purchase orders, invoice processing
• Relevant recognisable Health & Safety qualification would be beneficial
  
  

The package

We offer a basic starting salary of up to £28,500, plus a bonus of up to £1,100. We also offer 25 days holiday as standard, plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, and the option to purchase an additional 5 days.

We Also Provide a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

• Private medical cover, including a digital GP service
• Company pension with up to 10% employer contribution
• Discounts on our products and services and discounts in many high street brands
• 2 paid volunteering days every year
• Free on-site gym
• Subsidised restaurant serving chef-prepared breakfast and lunch, plus discounted Costa Coffee
• Plus, a range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
  
  

Ready to make a difference?

Sound interesting? Click to apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV.

We’re passionate about being consciously inclusive employer, with a strong Speak Up culture. We’re also proud to be a Ban the Box employer as part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive society for all.

Interview process

• Telephone interview our Talent Acquisition team
• 1 hour interview with our Facilities Manager
• If successful, a second interview with our Facilities Manager and HR Service Delivery Manager
  
  

If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome of your application.

What are you waiting for? Apply today and we’ll be in touch.