Facilities Manager; Facilities Manager

Major Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Facilities Manager Knaresborough

Pay rate: 24.62 p/h

Start date:

ASAP

Temp 3 month contract (will end of December) Knaresborough HG5 0SD

Site based role – Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm

This is a hands–on temporary assignment supporting the safe, efficient and compliant management of our site facilities, infrastructure and support services. You'll work closely with our Operations and Maintenance teams, taking ownership of day–to–day facilities priorities, coordinating contractors and compliance activities, and helping us maintain high standards across the site.

• Manage the day–to–day facilities operation across the site, ensuring buildings, grounds and infrastructure are maintained to a high standard.
• Coordinate planned and reactive facilities maintenance and ensure records are accurate and up to date within our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Manage and coordinate service contracts including cleaning, pest control, waste collection, PPE and other site support services.
• Oversee site assets including access control systems, two–way radios, gas monitors, respiratory protective equipment (RPE), lockers and security passes.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and compliance activities, including Legionella management, surface water sampling, weather station inspections and site meter monitoring.
• Coordinate reactive facilities requirements and deliver small improvement projects outside the scope of the Maintenance team.
• Monitor the condition of buildings, structures, handrails, walkways, cladding and external areas, coordinating repairs where required.
• Promote excellent housekeeping standards across the site and support Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) compliance.

• Previous experience in Facilities Management or Building Services Management.
• Experience managing contractors and coordinating maintenance or facilities–related activities.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and environmental compliance.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to quickly prioritise a varied workload.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computerised maintenance or asset management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate record keeping.
• The confidence to build effective working relationships quickly with operational teams, colleagues and external contractors.