Facilities Manager London, England
Job description
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Job role: Facilities Manager
Location: West London
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Salary: £42,000 per annum plus benefits
The Job Role
As Facilities Manager, you'll be responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core needs of the development. You will ensure that best practices are followed for maximum efficiency and the most suitable working environment is attained for its customers and employees. You'll be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises.
The role reports to the Development Manager
Main Responsibilities
- Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money
- Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling
- Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and facilities comply with legislation
- Ensure the safety of customers, contractors and colleagues by regular site inspection
- Plan best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organising of current premises
- Check that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies
- Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement
- Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences
- To maintain full compliance with the company and client Health and Safety Policy
- Ensure safe working environment and site safety always
- Report any breaches of H&S to Line Management
- Report all accidents and near misses in line with Company Policy
- Offer strong team leadership, inspiring the site team to deliver high service delivery
- Daily management of contractors in accordance with site processes
- Supervision with reference to quality control and cost control ensuring contractors have the correct authority to carry out work, reviewing completed work
Skills and Experience
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification
- Understand IT procedures in relation to the post of Facilities Manager
- To be fully conversant with site manuals, operating procedures, and operation of the communal M&E items
- Awareness of approved company policies in relation to lift emergencies, specifically the release of trapped passengers
- Operating procedures for all technical/IT systems
Who are we?
FirstPort is the UK’s leading residential property service provider, caring for 330,000 homes in England, Wales and Scotland, across 5,800 developments. With over four decades of experience and 3,300 employees, FirstPort works with developers, investors, freeholders and over 1,600 Resident Management Companies.
FirstPort is a member of the Association of Residential Managing Agents (ARMA), the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). As well as holding a Five Star Rating from the British Safety Council, it has been awarded the British Safety Council’s prestigious Sword of Honour, is an accredited Safe Agent and belongs to The Property Ombudsman. FirstPort has also been named as one of the UK’s Top Employers by the Top Employers’ Institute for the last five consecutive years.
Why choose us?
By joining us, you will work with industry professionals who are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service, as well as ensuring we put our people first.
The benefits of working with us can include free parking, free fruit, discounted gym membership, a true work-life balance and the opportunity of growth and progression. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health.
We’re committed to promoting diversity at FirstPort and recruit on merit. We are an inclusive employer that prides itself in being so diverse.
What’s next?
To start your application for this role we will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions.
Our recruiters will work with our managers to review your CV. If unsuccessful you will be notified. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager.
