Onsite Facilities Lead — Safety, Service & Team Support

Driscoll's; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscolls is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to manage the Maidstone office, ensuring a safe, well-organised and welcoming workplace with responsibility for day-to-day services. You will oversee cleaning, security, waste, catering and office supplies, and coordinate contractors to maintain high service standards.

You will lead the Receptionist and Office Assistant, support health and safety compliance, and help with internal events and small facilities projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities coordination or office management.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements in an office.
• Ability to manage suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day facilities operations of the Maidstone office.
• Act as the main point of contact for site-related questions, issues and requests.
• Oversee building services, including cleaning, security, waste, catering and office supplies.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers, monitor service quality and follow issues through to completion.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety checks and risk assessments.
• Support health and safety compliance, fire safety and emergency procedures.
• Lead, support and develop the Receptionist and Office Assistant.
• Ensure reception, meeting rooms and shared office spaces are professional, welcoming and ready for use.
• Support internal events, office moves, workplace improvements and small facilities projects.
• Check invoices, support cost control and arrange the procurement of services and equipment in line with company processes.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Supplier & contractor management

Organised & detail-oriented

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Experience in facilities coordination or office management

Tools

Facilities systems

Helpdesk tools

Job description

Driscolls is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to manage the Maidstone office, ensuring a safe, well-organised and welcoming workplace with responsibility for day-to-day services. You will oversee cleaning, security, waste, catering and office supplies, and coordinate contractors to maintain high service standards.

You will lead the Receptionist and Office Assistant, support health and safety compliance, and help with internal events and small facilities projects.