Facilities Manager - Wigan, Greater Manchester Hours: 40 hours per week Role Purpose: Your role as Facilities Manager is to ensure all our facilities are in perfect working order, meeting the high expectations of members and supporting the brand’s continued growth and success. Key Measures Management of mandatory compliance Deliver first class service within agreed parameters. Work within allocated budgets to agreed timescales. Be regarded as a key point of contact for all property, repairs & maintenance related matters Support to Head of Facilities for achievement of the function’s objectives Financial / Commercial Support Head of Facilities & FM helpdesk team with control of allocated Revenue, PPM and capex works and budgets Monitor contractor and supplier value and review with Head of Facilities Minimise running costs and advise Head of Facilities on opportunities to do so Strategic & Operational Support Head of Facilities with control of repair and maintenance activity within the function including identification / survey of issues, producing & justifying relevant repair recommendations and reviewing completed maintenance works Support Head of Facilities with Development and the implementation programme of ppm activities Support Head of Facilities with programmed operational reviews with relevant outsourced suppliers & in-house Regional Maintenance Technicians Support the helpdesk team with daily R&M work being logged Develop and implement minor capex & ‘enhancement’ projects within the business Monitor contractor, supplier & RMT performance and review activities with Head of Facilities Working with Helpdesk, manage and oversee the visit schedule / quality of work / output of the Regional Maintenance Technicians Carry out club visits & liaise with club managers, helpdesk, RMTs or OSPs on any R&M work identified. Include, identify & escalate any H&S risk during the visits People & Development With Head of Facilities, review the functions / business objectives to support continuous improvements Promote a culture to ensure Regional Maintenance Technicians remain motivated & committed to the success of the function including regular meets, calls and 121’s Promote the importance of the Regional Maintenance Technicians to the business, ensuring they have the tools needed to complete their workload & implement a development program where needed Customer & Culture Ensure that the member experience is held as the top priority Strive to ensure efficiency in the functions service provision Challenge accepted practice to drive continual improvement Develop strong relationships with clubs within the business Systems & Process Develop a clear understanding of current systems and procedures Assist in the development of clear and transparent reporting Self Development Meet personal development targets Develop, maintain, deliver personal business awareness and understanding Develop competency in all new operational systems in order to audit effectively Maintain and develop knowledge of specialist information/industry dynamics to maximise career opportunities and personal contribution effectiveness Develop knowledge and understanding of suppliers contractors and consultants What We're Looking For: Experience in Facility Management, within the leisure / fitness industry is desirable Experienced in management of M&E systems & an understanding of BMS systems Computer literate Experienced working on data platforms (ie CAFM etc) Capable data analyser (trends, opportunities) Excellent communication skills Confident with dealing colleagues at all levels Self motivated and capable of working under minimum supervision Ability to control the activities of external teams Good commercial acumen Knowledge of utilities management & looking for utilities efficiencies / opportunities The Company: JD Gyms, part of the JD Group, is an award-winning fitness brand with 90 state-of-the-art gyms across the UK. Known for its innovative fitness solutions and commitment to excellence, JD Gyms offers top-quality equipment and environment to meet diverse member needs. As a rapidly growing business, JD Gyms provide an exceptional fitness experience. We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity. To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day. We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Gyms the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits: Incremental Holiday Allowance Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme Gym membership Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications