Facilities Site Manager

Blue Arrow; Dartford; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Additional annual leave opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Arrow is recruiting a Facilities Site Manager for a large educational campus in Ebbsfleet. You will lead on-site facilities teams and oversee subcontractors to ensure services are delivered efficiently and compliant with contractual requirements.

We seek an organised, proactive manager with 3+ years in facilities management and strong leadership, health & safety knowledge, and excellent communication. A hands-on approach and ability to prioritise amid competing demands are essential.

Formación

• Minimum three years in facilities or site management.
• Experience in public sector, education, or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety requirements.
• Proven track record managing contractors via KPIs and SLAs.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Organised with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to prioritise workloads.

Responsabilidades

• Lead facilities staff and subcontractors to deliver services.
• Oversee caretaking, cleaning, catering, and maintenance deliveries.
• Plan and monitor planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Monitor KPIs and service levels; conduct site audits.
• Manage contractors safely and to high standards; ensure timely compliance.
• Support health and safety compliance and risk management on site.
• Produce reports and maintain contract records.

Conocimientos

Facilities Management

Leadership

Contractor Management

Safety & Compliance

Public Sector Experience

Educación

FM qualification

Herramientas

CMMS

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Facilities Site Manager

Location: Ebbsfleet, Kent, Salary: Competitive, Hours: Full Time

Lead Facilities Operations at a Busy Educational Campus

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of a large educational site in Ebbsfleet.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a facilities management professional with strong leadership skills and experience managing both in-house teams and subcontractors. You will play a key role in ensuring the site remains safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fully operational for students, staff, and visitors.

Working within a professional facilities management environment, you will be responsible for delivering high standards across caretaking, maintenance, cleaning, catering, compliance, and contractor management.

The Role

As Facilities Site Manager, you will lead the on-site facilities team and oversee subcontractors to ensure all services are delivered efficiently and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities include

• Leading, motivating, and supporting facilities staff and subcontractors
• Managing the day-to-day delivery of caretaking, cleaning, catering, and maintenance services
• Allocating planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and service level agreements
• Conducting regular site audits and inspections
• Managing contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard
• Maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations and statutory requirements
• Working closely with maintenance providers to ensure all compliance activities are completed on time
• Managing site‑specific risks and implementing risk management plans
• Ensuring service failures are kept to a minimum and high standards are consistently maintained
• Producing reports and maintaining accurate records in line with contract requirements

About You

We are looking for a confident and organised Facilities Manager who enjoys leading teams, driving performance, and maintaining high standards within a busy operational environment.

• A minimum of three years' experience in Facilities Management or Site Management
• Experience working within a public sector, education, PFI, or similarly regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety requirements
• Proven experience managing contractors through KPIs and SLAs
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands effectively
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to facilities management

Benefits

In return, you'll receive a competitive benefits package including:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Additional annual leave opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Season ticket loans
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Company car or car allowance (where applicable)

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people