Facilities Management Administrator

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Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a proactive and motivated Facilities Management Administrator for their Ipswich office. This full-time, permanent role involves supporting engineering teams, managing purchase orders, and ensuring excellent administrative support across facilities operations. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be adept in Microsoft Office. Opportunities for progression and ongoing training are available after the initial probation period.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or coordination role, preferably in facilities management.
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and customer portals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders for materials and services.
• Book in site visits for engineers and subcontractors.
• Act as a key contact for incoming enquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facilities Management Administrator
Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Ipswich
Salary: GBP28,000

We are excited to advertise a new opportunity for a Facilities Management Administrator to join our expanding team.
In this dynamic role, you ll work closely with our service delivery and engineering teams, taking a central role in supporting the scheduler by booking in engineers for planned and reactive maintenance, liaising with engineers and subcontractors, managing supplier orders, and ensuring a high standard of administrative support across all facilities-related operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services
• Create and issue quotations to clients
• Maintain accurate records across web-based portals and internal systems
• Book in site visits for engineers and subcontractors
• Act as a key point of contact for incoming phone and email enquiries
• Support the engineering team with logistical and administrative needs
• Monitor progress of works and assist with job completion documentation
• Use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) to create and maintain reports and documentation
• Assist with general office duties to support smooth operations

About You: We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will have strong attention to detail, a methodical approach to your work, and a passion for providing outstanding customer service.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role (facilities management or similar industry preferred)
• Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email, internet, and customer portals
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines under pressure
• Self-motivated with a team-oriented mindset

What We Offer:

• A full-time, permanent role with progression opportunities following a successful 6-month probation period
• A supportive team environment within a growing and specialised industry
• Ongoing training and development to build your skills and knowledge

This is an office-based role at our location in Ipswich.

Please apply now!