Facilities Team Manager

Facilities Team Manager

Our client operates the UK’s ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network. They buy, warehouse, pick and distribute products to the nation’s best-loved food and drink brands every single day and provide the best experience to our customers.

They are currently recruiting a Facilities Team Manager to lead the Facilities team at the 2 Hoddesdon sites to ensure first-class maintenance services are delivered, adhering to legislative requirements and meeting agreed KPI’s & SLA’s across the distribution centre.

This role is 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is required, dependent on the needs of the business. Weekend working and/or public holidays may be required.

Main responsibilities will include:

1. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the 2 sites Facilities services and visiting contractors.
2. To ensure all plant, equipment and buildings are well maintained and compliant.
3. Ensure all planned maintenance and documentation is completed and up to date.
4. Ensure contractors working on site adhere to company procedures and comply with Health & Safety including all permits and authorisations.
5. Develop positive relationships with other members of the management team, colleagues, and team members.
6. Oversee and manage costs in line with repairs and maintenance budgets.

1. Working knowledge of electrical/ mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration.
2. Intermediate level of all Microsoft packages.
3. Good problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to prioritise and be resilient.
5. A good understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
6. Ability to build effective team relationships, ensuring that team members are committed to site objectives.
7. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
8. Understand the nature of costs and benefits to the company both qualitative and quantitative.
9. Understand Company policies and how to implement and interpret these to gain maximum benefits for the company.
10. Willing to be flexible to meet the needs of a seven-day a week operation.

Job Info

Job Title: Facilities Team Manager
Company: Forward Assist Recruitment
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Posted: Mar 5th 2025
Closes: Apr 5th 2025
Sector: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time