Technical Facilities Manager

Technical Facilities Manager

Location:

HMP Peterborough, Peterborough, England, United Kingdom

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Technical Facilities Manager to join our Justice Services team at HMP Peterborough. This is a key operational leadership role, supporting the safe, secure, and compliant delivery of Hard Facilities Management services within a live custodial environment. Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management, you will deputise in their absence and lead the day‑to‑day delivery of maintenance services through in‑house teams and specialist contractors.

You will also play a vital role in lifecycle, capital and business‑led projects, ensuring all statutory, contractual and safety requirements are met.

• Support and deputise for the Head of Facilities Management, ensuring statutory compliance, PPM, lifecycle, capital and FM‑led projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Lead the operational delivery of Hard FM services through in‑house maintenance teams and specialist contractors within a secure environment.
• Oversee the CAFM system (Maximo), ensuring all reactive and planned maintenance activities meet statutory and contractual requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements are implemented and monitored.
• Manage, support and develop the maintenance team through effective line management, including 1:1s, performance reviews, engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Monitor quality, performance and compliance through audits, inspections, reporting and continuous improvement activities.

• Proven experience managing people and services within a Total Facilities Management or Hard FM environment.
• BIFM Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
• Trained in Health & Safety to IOSH Level II standard, with strong knowledge of statutory compliance and building regulations.
• Demonstrable leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively at all organisational levels.
• Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and CAFM systems (e.g. Maximo).
• Experience managing complex operations or projects within time‑critical, 24/7 operational environments (e.g. prisons, hospitals, universities) is highly desirable.

• £48,000 – £51,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (flexibility required).
• Access to on‑site gym.
• Free meals while on duty.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and Ministry of Justice (MoJ) security vetting.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company that values you, enables you to act with purpose and supports you to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits, inc. a retirement plan, discounts with over 1,900 brands, gym discounts and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme providing emotional, legal and financial support.

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