Job Title:
Head of Facilities Management
Location:
Birmingham (4 sites across Midlands)
Salary:
£500 per day - 3 month contract (potential for temp-perm)
About the Role:
We are a Logistics company with multiple sites around the Midlands, seeking a Head of Facilities Management to lead a team of four Facilities Managers and an Engineering Manager.
This is a unique opportunity to implement change and make improvements in our Facilities Management function, which is currently undergoing a new restructure.
The ideal candidate will have extensive commercial experience in Facilities and Automation within either a Logistics or Manufacturing environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Support facilities and automation requirements across four sites.
* Ensure all preventative maintenance schedules are serviced.
* Maintain cleaning and hygiene standards across the building and estate of the UK business.
* Manage contractors and contracts needed to keep all 4 sites functional and cost-effective.
* Plan and coordinate contracts and contractors to maximise efficiency and minimise spend.
* Guide the Technical Services Manager in meeting the needs of the Automation upkeep and preventative maintenance routines.
* Engage with automation suppliers to ensure continuity of service to operations while minimising unnecessary spend.
* Work closely with procurement to gain the best 'buying position' locally or regionally.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
* Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions for staff as required.
* Implement best practices and continuous improvement processes.
* Project manage major changes and refurbishments.
* Manage dilapidations on exit of any building.
Requirements:
1. Extensive contract management experience delivering for Operations under strict SLA regimes.
2. Extensive commercial experience in Facilities and Automation within either a Logistics or Manufacturing environment.
3. Proven ability to balance commercial opportunity with operational capability while maximising profitability.
4. Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a track record of successfully leading, inspiring & motivating teams to achieve goals and objectives.
5. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
6. A high degree of reliability and integrity, with an open mindset to enable management of demands arising through organisational growth and embrace change and challenge.
7. Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a high degree of reliability and integrity.
Packages Offered:
* Day rate of £500-£600 per day depending on experience.
* Full-time immediate employment for a 3-month duration.
* Opportunity to work for a leading client in the sector with a good culture.
* Chance to make a real impact and make this role your own.