Facilities Manager

Maxwell Stephens have been assigned by a leading education establishment to recruit for a Facilities Manager to support the Director of Operations in the delivery of maintenance, cleaning and catering services.

Key Responsibilities

• Line manage the members of the maintenance team and caretakers
• Build a strong relationship with the maintenance team to ensure projects and tasks are communicated and organised in a clear and timely manner which avoids the least disruption to the school day
• Play an active role in the delivery of the maintenance function
• Responsible for the maintenance inbox/booking and reporting system to ensure it is managed effectively by the Maintenance Team and provides a high level of service to the school
• Carry out regular school buildings inspections to determine the need for repair or renovations
• Oversee and ensure that the site is kept tidy and litter free and that site equipment is kept in good order
• Ensure that service and maintenance work (to include contracted out works) are completed safely and effectively
• Maintain accurate records of planned maintenance and statutory inspections
• Draft and update policies, procedures and protective measures in relation to property and facilities/school management activities
• Support the Director of Operations with the running of projects as and when required
• Support the Director of Operations with the preparation of individual holiday work programmes for all activities that cannot be carried out during term times
• Manage, authorise and reconcile supplier invoices

Person Specification

• A degree or equivalent qualification in estate or operations management or related discipline, or work experience equivalent to this
• Significant experience of facilities management
• Supervisory experience or management of a team
• Experience in handling the various tools and equipment required for maintenance work
• Risk Assessment experience/qualification
• Experience of managing and promoting Health and Safety
• Excellent problem solving skills with an ability to work autonomously to resolve issues
• Excellent organisational skills
• Time management skills and experience of managing a varied workload with the minimum of supervision and direction
• Good working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Ability to keep accurate records