Facilities Manager

As our Facilities Manager, you will head up the Facilities function of our business, to include Front of House. You will lead, design, advise upon and implement working a working environment which accommodates business growth, supporting employee wellbeing and engagement.

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As our Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring full Health, Safety & Environmental compliance of COOMBES offices and workspaces

- Responsibility for waste management across COOMBES offices - introducing/implementing measures/strategies to progress the company's position with environmental sustainability and waste

- Acting as nominated person for pesticide/chemical storage, including leading BASIS audit and responsible for ensuring compliance

- Proactively supporting COOMBES sustainability strategy, taking responsibility for introducing schemes that have a positive effect on the environment and our carbon footprint, particularly in energy, waste and procurement

• Establishing and creating internal processes for raising/managing maintenance and facilities issues - including the end-to-end process for planned and reactive works:

- Managing multi-site security, including CCTV provision

- Coordinating the ongoing compliance of PAT testing across all facilities.

- Monitoring/reacting to pest control whilst working with landlords/external parties to solve such problems

• Leading, coaching and development of the Reception and Facilities team

- Overseeing the purchasing of office equipment & furnishing, etc.

- Ensuring the provision of H&S and industry compliant PPE and company uniform across the business and to sub-contractors where required

- Managing and ensuring the responsive and professional operation of Reception and all associated duties and responsibilities

• Taking overall responsibility for management of Stores (machinery, equipment, consumables, sundries)

- Ensuring stock levels are maintained via the introduction of an authorised booking-out process, identifying individuals responsible for its effective operation

- Organising and facilitating needs for staff parking, company machinery and articulated lorries

• Managing and negotiating office leases and potential freeholds

- Researching, co-ordinating and purchasing a variety of insurances relating to the company, including premises, public liability and business insurances, etc.

- Maintaining/building relationships and contracts with suppliers, landlords, insurers, utility providers, etc.

- Coordinating ongoing contracts with third party cleaners and other office amenity suppliers

- Traveling to offices to ensure standards are upheld and that there is consistency in practice and quality

• Being an emergency Key Holder, responding to emergency calls or facilities needs when required

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To be successful as our Facilities Manager, we would ideally like you to have the following skills/experience:

• IWFM/BIFM (or equivalent) qualifications - or to be working towards/willing to obtain

• NEBOSH/IOSH - or to be working towards/willing to obtain

• BASIS Storekeeper Certificate of Competence - or to be working towards/willing to obtain

• Experience of leading and owning internal/external audits/processes (BASIS, etc)

• Demonstrable, up to date knowledge/understanding of UK legislative requirements and implementing change effectively

• Proven leadership experience with the ability to lead by example/role model COOMBES behaviours and values

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Process/policy design and implementation experience

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As this is a mult-site role, a full, UK driving license is essential.

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What can you expect from us?

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

• Annual bonus (based on company performance)

• Company pension scheme

• Training opportunities and support with personal/professional development

• Employee Assistance Programme - to support mental/physical health and provide legal/financial advice if required

• Access to online GP service for you/your family 24/7

• Rewards & discounts for retail/leisure & more

• Regular social events like our Summer Family Day & The COOMBESmas (Christmas) party

• Length of service awards to celebrate significant milestones

• Opportunities to support COOMBES Social Value objectives (community volunteering/fundraising, etc.)

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COOMBES UK are a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor, with over 20 years' experience and expertise in the Forestry sector. We have forged a strong industry reputation, and we believe we have an unrivalled skill set and peerless knowledge of Forestry work at all levels.

COOMBES play a key role within the Rail industry, providing a whole manner of off-track solutions, and minor civils works, in partnership with Network Rail and other major contractors.

Following recent, significant growth, we currently have some exciting projects underway in woodland management, timber harvesting, rail and civils works across the UK. We have a strong record of achievement and are committed to meeting the growing demands for safe and efficient delivery.

A family-run SME, we believe in working collaboratively and operating as one team. Our success is only achieved through the hard work, dedication and skill of our people. Operating with transparency and integrity in all that we do, we take responsibility for our actions, empowering and supporting each other to be the best, most authentic version of ourselves consistently.

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities, whilst ensuring that all employees and applicants are treated fairly and with respect.

Even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have all the experience listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the ideal candidate for this role, or suitable for future vacancies. We are always keen to speak with talented individuals with an interest in joining us here at COOMBES and look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Agency Notice

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and will not be responsible for any fees relating to this. Please contact the Recruitment Team for further information.

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