Assistant Facilities Manager

Assistant Facilities Manager
Marden Kent
36000pa
Monday - Friday 39hpw

Are you a hands-on facilities professional who enjoys variety responsibility and making a real impact on site operations

Were looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager to play a key role in keeping a busy site running safely efficiently and smoothly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy problem-solving and working closely with operational teams.

The Role
Youll take day-to-day responsibility for facilities management across the site ensuring buildings plant equipment and services are well maintained and compliant. Acting as a key holder youll manage both planned and reactive maintenance coordinate contractors and support wider site operations.

Key Responsibilities
- Day-to-day management of all site facilities and maintenance activities
- Coordinating internal maintenance teams and external contractors
- Managing security systems including alarms CCTV and guarding services
- Overseeing utilities waste management and site services
- Planning and managing statutory inspections and compliance testing (LOLER PAT Legionella Fire LEV etc.)
- Maintaining buildings HVAC electrical plumbing and drainage systems
- Managing breakdowns and recovery to minimise downtime of critical assets
- Preparing CAPEX proposals and controlling facilities budgets
- Maintaining accurate records and critical asset logs
- Supporting Health & Safety compliance and contractor controls
- Contributing to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audits
- Working closely with managers across the site to ensure facilities support business needs

What Were Looking For
- Proven facilities or maintenance experience within an industrial and office environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety best practice (IOSH or NEBOSH desirable)
- Confident communicator comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels
- Practical hands-on approach with the ability to troubleshoot issues
- Experience managing contractors and negotiating service contracts
- Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Flexible and reliable with a willingness to support out-of-hours requirements when needed

Why Apply
- Competitive salary of 36000
- Varied and autonomous role with real responsibility
- Opportunity to work across a wide range of facilities and assets
- Supportive team-focused working environment
- A role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference

If youre a proactive facilities professional looking for your next challenge wed love to hear from you.

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Required Skills:

Facilities HVAC electrical plumbing and drainage systems