About The Role
The Facilities Manager will lead the day-to-day delivery of facility services and operations, ensuring efficient and effective management of planned preventative maintenance programs, statutory compliance, and cost-saving initiatives.
This is a National Role cover our branch network so will involve regular travel.
About You
Key Skills and Competencies
- Proven track record of contractor management in a multi-site commercial property environment.
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues, contractors, and key stakeholders.
- Leadership skills with experience in leading, supporting, and mentoring teams.
- Relevant Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH / NEBOSH).
- Customer-focused with a strong drive to deliver 5-star Facilities Services.
- Experience in managing both soft and hard service facilities contractors.
- Financial management skills.
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Professional qualification in real estate and/or facilities management (IWFM Level 4+) or relevant experience.
- Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH) is advantageous.
- Project Management qualification (Prince II) and/or Certified Membership of BIFM is desirable.
- Educated to ‘A’/HND Level or equivalent with demonstrable written and numerical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Understanding of UK Health & Safety laws and statutory regulations relating to building management.
- General knowledge of Health and Safety risks including manual handling, worksite safety, trip, and fall hazards.
- Commitment to continuous improvement of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £ million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 1. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.