Building and Facilities Manager with ref. J36254

Compass Point Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a fantastic established manufacturing business, for a great opportunity as Building and Facilities Manager.

This role is initially a 1 year fixed-term contract, on a part-time basis of 3 days a week (with flexibility around days/hours), with the potential for the role to become permanent.

Your role will be covering the building and facilities management, supporting on health & safety and environmental duties, plus a wider factory machinery maintenance.

You will be a key team member in implementing change and setting examples to the wider team.

Your responsibilities:

Ensure optimum performance of the buildings through strategic contract management, proactive improvements and a repair and maintenance programme
Develop, implement and oversee the delivery of a rolling programme of buildings' maintenance, refurbishment and repairs
Manage all contractors/suppliers to maximise cost effectiveness ensuring they deliver within budget and in compliance with health and safety procedures
Manage ongoing induction procedures to ensure that staff working on site are informed of all regulations
Review Health & Safety risk assessment submissions relating to operations and buildings, identifying and ensuring any corrective actions are completed
Act as emergency Key Holder (Haverhill, Suffolk)
Act as a champion for environmental issues
Develop and implement environmental policies and practices in line with current environmental legislation and initiatives to reduce organisational impact on the environment
Assess, analyse and collate environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff and stakeholders
Source and provide environmental training to staff at all levels
Help develop a culture of clean and tidy working throughout the factory (sometimes leading by example and getting hands dirty)
Assist in developing the Non-IT asset register for the business including collecting product manuals, setting up maintenance agreements and ensuring regular testing / checks are completed as required for factory machinery

Requirements:

Demonstrable experience working in a similar role
Experience of managing third-party partners onsite
Experience of tendering procedures for contractors
Understanding of relevant Health & Safety legislation, and technical standards
Practical experience of managing Health & Safety and carrying out risk assessments
Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise a complex workload/manage reactive work
Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with good written communications skills
A commitment to environmental sustainability
IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification would be advantageous
Experience in other areas of Health and Safety including COSHH would be advantageous
Practical maintenance skills, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical would be advantageous
Experience of developing a high compliance culture advising, coaching, and training individuals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own and make a real impact within a growing, yet established business. For more information, please call Eleanor on 01284 765700 or submit your updated CV to apply.

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