Job Title: Facilities Executive
Location: Kettering
Office Type: Office based
Industry: FMCG
Salary: £35000-£40000
On behalf of our client, Pertemps has an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Executive with accountability for Health & Safety.
You will have proven leadership skills as well as a structured and planned approach to improving the Office and Warehouse environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience as an Executive responsible for Facilities and an interest in Health and Safety.
HSE qualifications, while not essential, will be an added advantage, although training can be given. You will report to the Head of Operations and will be covering two distribution centres. This is a full-time position, and working hours will vary depending on projects and business requirements.
The key job role includes:
1. Implementing preventative maintenance schedules across the business.
2. Liaising with our Health and Safety consultants on changes in policy.
3. Ensuring site compliance by overseeing the latest H&S / Fire legislation via regular reviews and audits, liaising with consultants / regulatory bodies.
4. Responding appropriately to emergencies / urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences.
5. Looking to implement service level improvements and reduce response times where possible.
6. First Aid & Fire Safety – Risk Assessment / Training, investigating accidents and strategies for the future.
7. Project managing contractors, including tendering, quotes, risk assessment, timelines, internal communication, and follow-ups.
8. Investigating / planning the suitability of options for new workspaces.
9. Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money.
10. Managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities.
11. Directing, coordinating, and planning essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, stationery, cleaning, support catering, waste disposal, and recycling.
12. Coordinating, developing, and leading various teams to cover various areas of responsibility.
13. Overseeing key holding – opening / closing outside of normal hours covering security / emergencies.
The ideal candidate will have the following:
1. Interpersonal, relationship-building, networking skills, teamwork skills, and the ability to lead/motivate others.
2. Procurement/negotiation skills, ability to multitask and prioritise workload, and confident decision-making.
3. Strong project and time management skills.
4. Confidence in writing and enforcing Safety SOPs and Policies.
5. Proficiency in MS Office.
6. A practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work and the ability to work flexible hours.
7. A full driving license is required to facilitate travelling between sites.
Skills which would be an added advantage:
1. Certifications in NEBOSH/IOSH/First Aid/BSc Safety Management/Hazardous materials management would be an added advantage, although training could be given.
2. Knowledge of CAD or other office layout planning tools may also be an advantage, such as Visio/CAD.
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