Facilities Team Leader

APEM Ltd; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

APEM Group is seeking an experienced Facilities Team Leader for our Stockport office. You will lead the day-to-day facilities team, coordinate co-ordinators, and ensure our offices across the UK and Ireland run safely and efficiently.

You will oversee building maintenance, repairs, health and safety compliance, security, cleaning, waste management, office supplies and asset management, while supporting office moves, refurbishments and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, including the day-to-day maintenance and operation of workplaces.
• Previous experience managing or coordinating a team
• A good understanding of health and safety, compliance and risk assessments.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a flexible attitude towards occasional travel across the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day work of Facilities Co-ordinators to provide reliable service.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, health and safety compliance, security, cleaning, waste and asset management.
• Be the main contact for colleagues, landlords, contractors and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Support office moves, refurbishments, inspections and audits.
• Identify practical process improvements to use resources more effectively.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Health & safety

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Travel flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Are you an experienced facilities professional who enjoys keeping workplaces running smoothly, solving problems and making sure the day-to-day details are taken care of?

Do you have experience supporting or managing a team and maintaining safe, well-run facilities?

We’re looking for a Facilities Team Leader to join APEM Group, based at our office in Stockport.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll help keep our offices and facilities across the UK and Ireland running efficiently, safely and effectively. You’ll coordinate the day-to-day work of our Facilities Co-ordinators, helping the team manage requests, prioritise tasks and provide a reliable service to colleagues across the business.

Working closely with the Facilities Compliance Manager, you’ll oversee practical facilities activities including building maintenance, repairs, health and safety compliance, security, cleaning, waste management, office supplies and asset management.

You’ll be a key point of contact for colleagues, landlords, contractors and suppliers, helping to resolve issues, coordinate maintenance and ensure work is completed safely and to a good standard. You’ll also support office moves, refurbishments, inspections and audits, while identifying practical ways to improve processes and make better use of resources.

No two days will necessarily be the same. We’re looking for someone who is organised, approachable and comfortable juggling competing priorities. You’ll take pride in getting things done, use your own initiative to solve problems and enjoy working with people to keep everything running smoothly.

The role is based on-site in Stockport, with occasional travel to other APEM locations across the UK and Ireland, so a flexible approach is important.

You’ll need to bring

• Experience in facilities management, including the day-to-day maintenance and operation of workplaces.
• Previous experience managing or coordinating a team
• A good understanding of health and safety, compliance and risk assessments.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and a flexible attitude towards occasional travel across the UK and Ireland.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience coordinating office moves, refurbishments or facilities projects.
• A health and safety qualification, such as IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Experience with supplier management, procurement, inspections or audits.
• Knowledge of ISO standards or environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Our WOW Factor

We know that everyone works differently and that daily life does not always follow a set schedule. That is why flexibility is built into the way we work. Whether you prefer to work from home, from one of our offices, or a mix of both, our Ways of Working (WOW) are designed to support a healthy work-life balance and create an environment where our people can thrive.

You belong

Everyone brings something unique to APEM. Whether it's your background, experiences, perspectives or ideas, we believe that what each person brings makes us stronger.

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves. When our people feel empowered to do their best work, we all succeed together.

About Us

With locations across the globe, APEM Group provide independent environmental consultancy and expert scientific advice to a wide range of industries including water, renewables, infrastructure, power and utilities, ports and harbours as well as to regulators and governments around the world.

Our Group Services teams provide the essential support that enables our consultants and scientists to deliver work that makes a difference. Our Facilities team plays an important role in ensuring our workplaces are safe, effective and fit for purpose.