Facilities Manager

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Facilities Manager to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Facilities Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Off

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Promoting a safety culture and ensuring the cleaning team are aware of and operate in accordance with company and client Health & Safety procedures
• Managing the cleaning labour, equipment & resources budget
• Ensuring the cleaning operation continually improves
• Ensuring the Cleaning team are engaged and managed effectively
• Ensuring the delivery and quality of the cleaning operation is in accordance with the client service level agreement and company procedures
• Managing any third-party suppliers or contractors as required ensuring they meet or exceed the agreed service level agreements

Our ideal Facilities Manager will:

• Have a proven ability to develop business through sound negotiation, change management, strategic decision making and 'out of the box' thinking.
• Have a proven ability to deliver quality customer service and ensure issues are effectively resolved in a timely manner
• Possess excellent financial management skills, particularly the preparation and monitoring of detailed budgets and cash flow projections.
• Have analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work to time sensitive deadlines

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive because diversity is our strength!