Facilities Manager

Daikin; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in indoor climate management solutions seeks a Facilities Manager to support and enhance operations across multiple sites in the UK. The successful candidate will leverage their facilities management experience to improve operational efficiencies and support sustainability goals within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid role

Company car/car allowance

Highly competitive annual bonus

Comprehensive Private Medical and Personal Accident Insurance

7% employer pension contribution

Investment in training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in multiple site facilities management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to network effectively.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with external facilities management companies.
• Direct fleet management responsibilities including vehicle trackers and compliance checks.
• Oversee office cleaning contracts and manage travel booking systems.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Decision Making

Customer Service

Education

IWFM Qualification

Job description

Reporting to Weybridge Office with travel to other offices across the UK
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Fully Electric Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

Do you want to play a key role in ensuring our operations run smoothly and support our journey toward smarter, greener business practices?

Want to put your experience of multi–site facilities management into a role that you can make your own, while building your career with a forward–thinking organisation?

What s In It For You?

Daikin UK care about what they do and who helps them to do it, so they put great emphasis on rewarding their employees every step of the way. This includes:

• Hybrid role
• Company car/car allowance
• Highly competitive annual bonus
• Comprehensive Private Medical and Personal Accident Insurance plans
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Investment in your training and development to encourage and support your career progression within the company

How You Can Play Your Part:

This role involves assisting the HSQE, Facilities, and Fleet Manager in managing Daikin's facilities across the UK, along with overseeing our fleet of company cars, vans, and administration of driver compliance checks. You will also be responsible for providing General Affairs services to DAUK and directly managing the Facilities assistant.

You Will:

• Manage relationships with external facilities management companies to ensure smooth operations.
• Direct fleet management responsibilities including vehicle trackers, fuel/electric charge cards, fines, driving offenses, and driver performance monitoring.
• Support Daikin's sustainability goals related to the vehicle fleet.
• Act as the primary contact for vehicle leasing companies, fuel/electric charge cards, and trackers. Line management of the Facilities assistant to maintain up–to–date systems and records. Coordinate UK regional office reception teams and related responsibilities.
• Serve as the escalation point for IT equipment issues and manage critical incidents with the Europe IT Team.
• Oversee the office cleaning contract and manage travel booking systems.
• Review and improve facilities management processes as necessary.
• Provide data and KPI analysis on vehicle management systems for continuous improvement and training purposes.

About You:

• Experience in multiple site facilities management
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network effectively.
• Demonstrated accountability and decision–making capability.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills.
• Comfortable working under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Self–driven with a collaborative team spirit.
• Passion for customer service and customer–centric behaviours.
• IWFM Qualification ideal but not essential

Your Interview Journey:

Interview 1: Introduction and Exploration Call
With: Your Daikin Recruitment Business Partner

Purpose: For you to get the lowdown on Daikin; who we are, what we do, and what makes us tick. It also provides us with an opportunity to understand your experiences, motivations, and personality.

Interview 2: Structured Interview
With: Hiring Manager

Purpose: A detailed discussion to explore your work experience and delve into Daikin's operations, focusing on the specifics of the role.

Interview 3: Final Formal Interview
With: Hiring Manager and a Senior Management Team Member

Purpose: Your opportunity to demonstrate your technical understanding of the role and practical skills

About Us:

Daikin UK Ltd provides innovative, premium quality, indoor climate management solutions to meet the changing needs of our residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Over 100 years of precision and innovation has helped Daikin UK build a worldwide reputation for quality and technology.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are valued and respected. We believe that diversity in our team enhances creativity, innovation, and performance. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive