Assistant Facilities Manager

Dalkia UK have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Facilities Manager to join our team working onsite for our client EDF's showcase residential training and conference centre Cannington Court in Somerset.

Hours of Work:

• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

About the Role

• You will manage a staff team, ensuring efficient and effective management of planned preventative maintenance (PPM's) programs, statutory compliance, and cost-saving initiatives, as well as ensuring the overall effective running of the site
• You'll lead the day to day delivery of our overall facilities services and operations, deputising for the Facilities Manager and the Front of House Manager in their absence
• You'll work in a unique and beautiful residential venue - incorporating a restored Grade I Listed former Priory, with contemporary finishes, energy-efficient principles and advanced technology throughout

Responsibilities

• Be the face to face first point of contact / 'go to' for the client, their employees and visitors
• Planning and day-to day management / co-ordination of the site facilities teams and subcontractors
• Ensure the client's site is fully compliant with all H&S / statutory legislation
• Ensure service provided is compliant with contractual SLA's / KPI's and meets and exceeds client expectations
• Undertake administration including basic finance – invoicing and raising purchase requisitions
• Actively build relationships with key stakeholders, building a deep understanding of our clients’ needs in order to exceed expectations

Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 - £36,000
• 25 days annual leave, plus option to purchase an additional 5 days leave every year
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
• Access to wellbeing programmes
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee recognition programmes which reward exceptional achievements
• Employee Referral bonus with generous bonuses for ‘referring a friend’
• The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
• Smartphone/Laptop

Essential Requirements:

• Experience in a similar management capacity
• Experience / knowledge of facilities management
• Experience in a customer facing environment
• Own transport (there is no public transport to the site location)

We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect. If you need adjustments, we're happy to discuss that with you. Please contact our talent acquisition team in confidence.