Location: Tamworth, Dordon (B78 1BF)
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary, plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme
Relationships mean everything to us, and this one is particularly special. You’ll have a critical part to play in our team, supporting the automotive aftermarket operation and strategy, delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. The operation ships aftermarket parts for over 900 UK retailers from our 850,000 square feet site in Tamworth.
Here at Unipart we don’t just have a way of working, we have The Unipart Way. It allows everyone in our team to pursue their own personal and professional goals to a world class level, through Unipart's ‘From Gate to Great’ training and development programme.
As the Facilities Manager, you’ll take Facilities Management to the next level for operations and overall efficiency. It’s a great opportunity for a high calibre Facilities Manager to transfer knowledge and experience from previous projects. You will take control of facilities operational requirements for the project, working closely with Unipart Logistics and the client.
Key Responsibilities:
Liaise with and manage, where required, the client’s principal contractor, M&E contractors, engineering suppliers, architects, and various departments to lead ambitious and challenging projects
Manage and monitor agreed timing plans and ensure delivery within the agreed time scales
Manage and oversee multiple project tracking on site across various contractors
Manage agreed budgets and ensure this is not exceeded
Manage, develop and report on PPM schedules on a full range of facilities and equipment including mechanical handling equipment (MHE) within the distribution centre
Manage all planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring it is fully compliant and meets strict regulations
Manage all legal compliance and record keeping for all services - water/air/electricity Utilities Plant specific legislation Legionella (i.e. Boiler Operation, LV&HV distribution, Pressure Systems, Emergency Lighting & Fire Alarm System etc.)
Provide line management and day-to-day support of existing in-house resources including Electrical and Mechanical teams
Continuously manage and review the provision of facilities management services
Ensure compliance with agreed SLAs and KPIs
Lead and support the UL FM team to demonstrate world-class standards and manage the delivery of the service for the clients and UL through robust and effective working relationships with the General Manager
Provide effective communications and ensure all day-to-day FM issues are managed effectively, and all escalations/issues are dealt with appropriately
Develop and deploy the strategy for utilising external contract support to react to relevant circumstances in resource requirements
Understand project roadblocks and ensure clear escalation to ensure business plans and objectives are met
Ensure work activities consistently meet quality, safety, cost, and delivery specifications
Ensure environmental compliance and adherence to all relevant environmental process requirements
Investigate project requirements, determining and identifying the most appropriate solution
About You:
We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role!
Significant experience in a similar facilities management role with extensive relevant experience
Good knowledge of the latest regulatory and statutory regulations, such as PUWER, LOLER, the H&S Acts, and any EU/UK regulations
Experience in a fast-paced industrial, 3PL logistics, production, or manufacturing environment
Results-oriented approach with good analytical, team leadership, and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure in a cross-functional organisation
Computer skills (MS Office, etc.)
IOSH Managing Safely (essential) / NEBOSH
IWFM Level 3 qualification
Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair, and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age, or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation, we also promote an environment that encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe, and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.
You may also have experience in the following: Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Property Manager, Building Manager, Site Operations Manager, Estates Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Compliance Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Logistics Facilities Manager, Hard Services Manager, Soft Services Manager, Operations Manager, Asset Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Manager, FM Consultant, etc.
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