Facilities Manager Dual Site - Milton Keynes

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Facilities Manager to oversee operations across two sites in Milton Keynes. This pivotal role involves managing maintenance tasks, ensuring safety standards, and leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in residential services and exceptional leadership skills. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a collaborative environment, where your contributions will help create thriving communities. If you are passionate about people and buildings, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Referral Scheme

Paid Volunteer Time

20% discount on Places stays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential services or hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills to manage maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of the site, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Lead and manage the maintenance team across two sites.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Communication Skills

IT Skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience in Residential Services

Background in Hospitality or Sales

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to Communities. We are specialists in operating small to large-scale living, commercial, and mixed-use developments. We create thriving and sustainable communities that consistently outperform, delivering enhanced returns for our clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our operational management team at The Almere and Park Square, Milton Keynes as a dual site Facilities Manager.

The Facilities Manager is a pivotal role in ensuring that the building operates successfully and has a considerable impact on the journey. The FM oversees and performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the building, apartments, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet standards of appearance, safety, and overall functionality by managing maintenance-related tasks.

Primary responsibilities include maintenance of the site, including overall inspections, repairs, and general maintenance of the apartments and the interior/exterior of the building. You will lead and manage the maintenance team by delegating, supervising, and directing the work of the department. You will ensure that the building meets its statutory obligations when operating.

You will oversee all reported maintenance issues, ensure that PPMs are carried out in line with the building's requirements, and that any required remedial works are initiated.

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager, with strong leadership skills, to lead and develop our facilities and maintenance teams across 2 sites.

If you're ready to be our next Facilities Manager, you will probably:

• Have proven experience in residential services, leasing, guest relations, hospitality, sales, or marketing that demonstrates a customer service and experience background.
• Be proficient in executing exceptional customer service within a customer-facing role.
• Have excellent written and spoken English.
• Possess exceptional IT skills including MS Word, Excel & Outlook (training will be provided for our internal database system).
• Have excellent relationship-building skills, both with new and long-term team members.
• Be an efficient and organized individual with excellent communication skills and a sensitive, professional, and well-mannered nature.
• Be able to work exceptionally well within a team dynamic and contribute to an established open culture.
• Have the ability to follow company policies and procedures.

About Us

We are Communities, and we specialise in operating £3bn of mixed-use, residential, and commercial communities. Our people are expert placemakers, highly skilled at creating one-of-a-kind destinations where people want to live, work, and spend time.

Our people are our superpower; our team is our greatest strength. Join us, and you'll work alongside the best and brightest in property, hospitality, technology, and marketing in an environment where your talents are valued, nurtured, and developed.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Company Pension Scheme provided by NEST
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Referral Scheme
• Paid Volunteer Time
• 20% discount on Places stays!

We believe communities are better when people from all walks of life come together. At Communities, we aim to be a great place to work where a diverse group of people from all backgrounds can thrive. Being a truly inclusive employer means creating an environment that celebrates your contribution, regardless of gender, ethnicity, social background, or belief. We believe our future success depends on diverse thought and perspectives, which is central to our mission of creating sustainable communities with soul. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working with us. Once you're part of our team, your contribution will make all the difference.

If you’re as passionate as we are about people and beautiful buildings, we’d love to hear from you!