Facilities Manager

Temporary Facilities Manager - South Mimms (ASAP Start, 3-6 Months)

My client, based in South Mimms, is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for a temporary contract lasting 3-6 months, starting immediately. This role covers a large site with approximately 300 staff and requires expertise in facilities management within a lab-based environment.

Salary: Equivalent to £42,000 per annumLocation: South MimmsContract: Temporary (3-6 months)Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Facilities Services for the site, ensuring buildings, facilities, and grounds remain safe and fully operational 24/7 to support science, research, and innovation activities.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance for specialist plant and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on specialist plant and equipment to maintain a safe working environment.
• Contract management of key service providers, including maintenance for lifts, catering equipment, fire alarms, and more. This includes overseeing contractors and engineers.
• Lead and manage projects, including capital investments, efficiency improvements, and technical infrastructure upgrades.
• Provide technical support for infrastructure and other projects as required.
• Support Boiler Cover operations, maintaining BOAS competency and assisting the Mechanical Team in emergencies or planned cover, including on-call duties.
• Manage a team of four Facilities staff, handling all formal management responsibilities.
• Advise and guide agency staff and contractors at all levels regarding facilities management and compliance.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong experience in Facilities Management, ideally in a lab-based environment.
• Knowledge of specialist plant and equipment maintenance.
• Proven experience in contract management and project leadership.
• BOAS certification (or willingness to maintain competency).
• Excellent people management and leadership skills.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply now!

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