About this role
Are you a proactive Facilities professional who enjoys leading teams, delivering excellent workplace services and driving high standards across a busy operational environment?
We are seeking a Facilities Lead to take ownership of site services within a fast-paced manufacturing and commercial setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on facilities professional looking to develop into a management position in the future.
Attitude, initiative and leadership capability are more important than extensive qualifications, although IOSH, IWFM or other Facilities Management qualifications would be advantageous.
Candidates must have a proven electrical background gained within a commercial, industrial or facilities environment.
Location: Greenford, London - UB6
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Overtime Paid
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am - 4:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. 36 paid hours per week.
Contract: Permanent opportunity available following successful three-month agency probation period.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a facilities team including technicians, administrators, reception and catering personnel.
- Manage day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the site.
- Support and mentor a Facilities Supervisor responsible for daily operational coordination.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping, welfare and workplace presentation.
- Coordinate contractors, service providers and visitors on site.
- Manage planned and reactive facilities maintenance activities.
- Monitor work requests, service delivery and facilities performance.
- Support permit-to-work and contractor management processes.
- Conduct workplace inspections and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, production and health & safety teams.
- Produce KPI reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Help maintain statutory compliance relating to facilities operations.
About you
- Previous experience within facilities, building services or workplace operations.
- Experience supervising or leading teams.
- Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
- Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and progress.
- IOSH Managing Safely, IWFM or similar qualifications desirable.
Benefits
- Overtime paid.
- Clear progression pathway into Facilities Management.
- Permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
- Training and professional development support