Hands-On Site & Facilities Lead

Interaction Recruitment Group; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on Site & Facilities Supervisor in the Saffron Walden area to lead a small maintenance team. You will manage day-to-day site upkeep, oversee infrastructure, grounds, and safety, and ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

The role requires practical experience in facilities maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate workloads.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance or site management.
• Minimum 1 year's supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Minimum 1 year's facilities maintenance experience.
• Strong hands-on maintenance skills.
• Good problem-solving and time management abilities.
• Ability to work safely and coordinate with others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, support and coordinate a small team of maintenance and facilities staff.
• Allocate daily tasks, organise workloads and ensure maintenance activities are completed efficiently.
• Manage and prioritise ongoing maintenance requirements, repairs and site improvement projects.
• Carry out general building maintenance, repairs and upkeep across the site.
• Oversee the maintenance of site infrastructure, utilities, drainage systems and facilities.
• Coordinate grounds maintenance activities, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, fencing, pathways and landscaping.
• Ensure tools, machinery and equipment are maintained, inspected and stored correctly.
• Plan and oversee minor construction works, repairs, installations and improvement projects.
• Coordinate labour, materials and resources to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Provide hands-on support with maintenance tasks and repairs when required.
• Assist with routine equipment inspections, servicing and minor mechanical repairs.
• Respond promptly to unexpected maintenance issues and operational requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve site maintenance standards, efficiency and overall presentation.
• Work closely with management and other departments to support the smooth running of daily operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Facilities maintenance

Team leadership

Problem solving

Health & safety

Maintenance planning

Job description

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on Site & Facilities Supervisor in the Saffron Walden area to lead a small maintenance team. You will manage day-to-day site upkeep, oversee infrastructure, grounds, and safety, and ensure projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

The role requires practical experience in facilities maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to coordinate workloads.