Role: Facilities Manager
Location: Uxbridge, London, UK
Are you an experience in-house Facilities Manager? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading FMCG business for a FM to lead a team of four people, across two sites.
The Role
As the UK Facilities Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of key facilities. Your expertise in managing hard services and compliance will be critical, as will your ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive sustainability initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee all aspects of facilities management across UK sites, focusing on hard services and maintenance.
* Review supplier budgets, negotiate contracts, and manage tender processes to secure the best value.
* Lead inspections to uphold exceptional standards of maintenance and repair.
* Ensure compliance with government regulations and internal health and safety protocols.
* Manage Opex and Capex budgets, raise purchase orders, and approve invoices.
* Line-manage the facilities team, fostering a collaborative and proactive working environment.
* Plan and coordinate office moves and space utilisation analysis.
* Partner with the Sustainability team to improve energy efficiencies and reduce carbon footprints.
* Be on-call for out-of-hours emergencies to ensure business continuity.
What We’re Looking For:
* In-house experience is a must
* Exceptional management skills with the ability to lead teams, make decisions, and handle complex situations.
* Expertise in managing contractors and delivering projects to a high standard.
* A proactive and resilient approach, with excellent communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a full, clean driving license.
* Availability to respond to out-of-hours emergencies.
If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a high-performing FMCG brand and thrive in a fast-moving environment, we’d love to hear from you!
joanna.tait@advocate-group.co.uk
We look forward to your application for this exciting opportunity.
The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
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