Facilities & Safety Manager: Efficient Ops & Compliance

Manpower, Inc.; Charlton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Charlton is seeking a facilities professional to manage day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment across sites.

You will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, prioritise issues and keep accurate records. Responsibilities include overseeing contractors, monitoring performance and quality checks, supporting health and safety, and driving cost-effective improvements to service delivery and downtime reduction.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or estates role with maintenance/service delivery.
• Strong health and safety knowledge relevant to facilities operations.
• Experience managing contractors, including setting expectations and monitoring performance.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Strong communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices (HVAC, electrical/mechanical, building fabric).
• Experience using FM systems or maintenance scheduling tools.
• Relevant qualification in FM/building services/engineering, or equivalent experience.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certifications desirable.
• Full UK driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities operations to ensure a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring issues are logged, prioritised and resolved efficiently.
• Oversee contractors and service providers, including scheduling, performance monitoring and quality checks.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments, escalating matters per procedures.
• Support compliance with health and safety legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate records for maintenance, inspections, compliance documentation and asset information.
• Manage budgets and control costs for facilities-related activities, seeking value without compromising standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery, reduce downtime and improve customer experience.
• Ensure effective communication with internal stakeholders regarding facilities issues, planned works and timelines.

Skills

FM experience

H&S knowledge

Contractor management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Building systems knowledge

FM software

Facilities qualifications

IOSH/NEBOSH desirable

UK driving licence

Education

Facilities management qualification

Tools

FM software

Maintenance scheduling tools

Job description

Manpower, Inc. in Charlton is seeking a facilities professional to manage day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment across sites.

You will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, prioritise issues and keep accurate records. Responsibilities include overseeing contractors, monitoring performance and quality checks, supporting health and safety, and driving cost-effective improvements to service delivery and downtime reduction.