Facilities Manager & Centre Steward (Health & Safety, Ops)

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey; Mole Valley; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Casual dress

Company pension

Free flu jabs

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Ability to commute

Descripción de la vacante

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is seeking a dedicated Caretaker/Facilities Manager to maintain the centre to high standards, lead volunteers, and manage contractors. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, safety compliance, and building maintenance, with project support alongside the Head of HR & Internal Operations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, well-organised, and communicates effectively with staff, volunteers, suppliers and visitors; IT competency (Microsoft 365) is a plus,

Formación

• Experience of managing a centre as a Caretaker or Facilities Manager.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, suppliers and visitors.
• Enthusiastic with a pro-active approach.
• Good IT skills, ideally with Microsoft 365 experience.
• Able to lift and perform physically demanding tasks daily.
• Ability to undertake general maintenance/small repairs.
• Able to travel in Surrey, including out of hours, transporting equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Contractor & Supplier Management - Oversee the delivery of contracts, and ensure value and quality.
• Operational Oversight - Ensure the centre runs smoothly, carry out regular inspections, resolve issues promptly.
• Compliance & Safety - Ensure statutory checks and Health & Safety obligations are met and documented.
• Conduct basic building repairs and maintenance tasks and to effectively prioritise and delegate these tasks where appropriate.
• Coordinate and support volunteers - work with a small team of volunteers to support the smooth running of the centre.
• Projects - Work closely with the Head of HR & Internal Operations to deliver key projects outside of the day to day in line with the overall strategy.
• Opening and securing Bridgehead House and managing the alarm system.
• Monitoring cleaning standards across the site, liaising with and managing suppliers where required.
• Carrying out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Carrying out routine Health and Safety tasks including weekly fire alarm checks, legionella management, emergency lighting and all other compliance requirements.
• Management of stocks and supplies, sourcing best value for money and quality.
• Lead Fire Marshall responsibilities including regular fire drills and improvements.
• Maintaining safe, tidy outdoor areas with litter picking, drain clearing, gritting and seasonal upkeep.
• Monitoring and operating internal equipment such as heating/air conditioning and lifts, arranging servicing.
• Managing waste and recycling; handling deliveries.
• Assisting with basic IT issues related to desk setup, IT tickets and supplier coordination.
• Support for events with room setups and furniture movement.
• Liaising with contractors for out-of-hours site visits and wider centre coverage.
• Welcoming guests and visitors and providing broader centre support as needed.

Conocimientos

Centre management

Health & safety

Organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Proactive attitude

IT skills

Lifting ability

Maintenance skills

Travel in Surrey

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

Descripción del empleo

Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is seeking a dedicated Caretaker/Facilities Manager to maintain the centre to high standards, lead volunteers, and manage contractors. The role focuses on day-to-day operations, safety compliance, and building maintenance, with project support alongside the Head of HR & Internal Operations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, well-organised, and communicates effectively with staff, volunteers, suppliers and visitors; IT competency (Microsoft 365) is a plus,