Facilities Maintenance Manager

Kenect Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Facilities Manager in Birmingham to oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of facilities. You will be responsible for managing teams, ensuring project completion on time and within budget, while maintaining safety standards. Proven experience in facilities management is essential for this role. The position offers a competitive salary and may lead to permanent employment after a successful probation period.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or a similar role is essential.
• Strong leadership abilities with previous supervising experience required.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Mechanical and electrical experience to troubleshoot various faults is essential.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effective team collaboration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Conduct timely testing of life safety systems.
• Perform first line maintenance of fixtures and fittings.
• Handle minor plumbing repairs.
• Manage and supervise cleaning teams.
• Report health and safety issues.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Leadership abilities

Project management skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Pay: Up to £32,500.00 per year.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient operation and maintenance of all facility-related activities, ensuring that all systems, including mechanical and electrical, are functioning optimally. The Facilities Manager will also be involved in project management of various sites, managing teams, ensuring that all projects are completed on time and within budget while adhering to safety standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a significant impact within an organisation by ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standards while fostering a productive work environment. The suitable candidate will start on a 12 week temporary contract, which will become permanent after a successful probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that plant and equipment of the building is effectively maintained, make adjustments as necessary and report defects to the appropriate supplier, managing the process throughout.
• Ensure the testing of life safety systems is carried out on time and work is carried out promptly either by subcontractor or at site level.
• First line maintenance of fixtures and fittings, e.g., tightening screws on windows and doors handles, minor repairs as temporary measures in case of break-ins.
• Unblocking sinks and minor plumbing repairs.
• Painting and decorating as required.
• Report all emergency faults with utilities (gas, electricity and water).
• Arrange and chase subcontractors for all repairs beyond capability.
• Manage and supervise cleaning teams.
• Liaise with business owners on site regarding Planned and Preventative maintenance.
• Report any issues with health and safety, following the correct process, liaising with the Group Manager.
• Participate with HR practices for each site, managing absences, annual leave and investigating disciplinary matters with cleaning/maintenance teams.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or a similar role is essential.
• Strong leadership abilities with previous supervising experience required.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Mechanical and electrical experience to troubleshoot various faults is essential.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal communication skills are necessary for effective team collaboration and reporting.