Facilities Coordinator: Office Ops, Safety & Team Lead

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc in Maidstone is seeking a hands-on Facilities Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Maidstone office, acting as the main point of contact for site matters, coordinating suppliers and contractors, and supporting health and safety compliance.

You will lead the Receptionist and Office Assistant, ensure that reception and meeting spaces are professional and welcoming, and drive workplace improvements and small facilities projects with a proactive

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating facilities in an office environment.
• Experience leading reception/office support staff and contractors.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in an office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day facilities operations of the Maidstone office.
• Act as the main point of contact for site-related questions and requests.
• Oversee cleaning, security, waste, catering and office supplies.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers, monitor service quality and close issues.
• 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 spaces are professional and welcoming.
• Support internal events, office moves and small facilities projects.
• Check invoices, support cost control and procurement in line with processes.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Contractor management

Supplier management

Health & safety

Tools

Helpdesk tools

Facilities systems

Job description

Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc in Maidstone is seeking a hands-on Facilities Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Maidstone office, acting as the main point of contact for site matters, coordinating suppliers and contractors, and supporting health and safety compliance.

You will lead the Receptionist and Office Assistant, ensure that reception and meeting spaces are professional and welcoming, and drive workplace improvements and small facilities projects with a proactive