Job Title: Facilities Executive

Location: Kettering

Location: Office based

Industry: FMCG

Salary: £35000-£40000

On behalf of our client, Pertemps has an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Executive with accountability for Health & Safety.

You will have proven leadership skills as well as a structured and planned approach to improving the Office and Warehouse environments. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience as an Executive responsible for Facilities and an interest in Health and Safety.

HSE qualifications whilst not essential will be an added advantage, although training can be given. You will report to the Head of Operations and will be covering two distribution centres. This is a full-time position and working hours will vary dependant on projects and business requirements.

The key job role includes:

Implementing preventative maintenance schedules across the business.

Liaising with our Health and Safety consultants on changes in policy.

Ensure Site compliance overseeing latest H&S / Fire legislation via regular reviews and audits liaising with consultants / regulatory bodies.

Respond appropriately to emergencies / urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences.

Look to implement service level improvements and reduce response times where possible.

First Aid & Fire Safety – Risk Assessment / Training, investigating accidents and strategies for future

Project manage Contractors, tender, quotes, risk assessment, timelines, internal communication, follow ups.

Investigate / Plan suitability of options for new work spaces

Calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money

Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities

Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, stationary, cleaning, support catering, waste disposal and recycling

Coordinate, develop and lead the various teams to cover various areas of responsibility

Oversee Key holding – Opening / Closing outside of normal hours covering Security / Emergencies.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Interpersonal, relationship-building, networking skills, teamwork skills and ability to lead /motivate others

Procurement / negotiation skills, ability to multitask and prioritise workload and confident decision maker

Strong project and time management skills

Confident is writing and enforcing Safety SOPs and Policies

Proficient in MS Office

A practical, flexible and innovative approach to work and ability to work flexible hours.

A full driving license is required to facilitate travelling between sites.

Skill which would be an added advantage follows

Certifications in NEBOSH/ IOSH / First Aid / BSc Safety Management / Hazardous materials management would be an added advantage although training could be given.

Knowledge of CAD or other office layout planning tools may also be an advantage such as Visio / CAD

Interested? Please click apply.

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