Assistant Facilities Manager

Assistant Facilities Manager job in Exeter

Your New Organisation

My client is a private sector FM service provider managing a PFI contract delivering facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners.

Your New Role
As an Assistant Facilities Manager, you will oversee the delivery of both reactive and programmed maintenance services, ensuring full compliance with statutory legislation, MoD requirements, and health, safety, and environmental standards. This role involves managing the performance of teams and supply partners to consistently meet key performance indicators for both reactive and planned maintenance within the designated area.
Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all maintenance documentation is promptly distributed and accurately recorded against the appropriate assets within the CAFM system.

Maintain the Establishment Specific Task Schedule (ESTS) and the Forward Additional Services Plan (FASP) for assigned sites.

Oversee and manage statutory compliance across these sites, including mitigating risks associated with overdue statutory and mandatory tasks, in consultation with DIO and HoE representatives.

Proactively identify opportunities to support the MoD's Net Zero carbon reduction targets and initiate billable work to achieve these goals.

Serve as an on-call services manager as needed, ensuring consistent service delivery and operational readiness.

What You'll Need to Succeed

HNC or equivalent qualification in Building/Civil Engineering, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge of explosive materials such as fuels.

Continuous professional development to maintain technical competence, particularly in areas like asbestos and legionella management.

Familiarity with the sites and assets within the area.

Emergency first aid and fire safety qualifications.

Experience working with Safe Systems of Work relevant to the discipline.

IOSH or equivalent qualification.

Experience managing subcontractors.

What You'll Get in Return

The opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

A salary of £42,000 per annum

6% employee matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Single private medical cover

Rewards Hub

Life assurance at 2x annual salary

What you need to do now

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