Facilities Manager
ocation: Glasgow - 3 days per week / Edinburgh - 2 days per week
Additional Travel: Monthly travel to Carlisle and Perth
Pay Rate: -14.50 per hour- 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
Job Type: Full-Time Temp to Perm
We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of workplace facilities across multiple locations. The successful candidate will ensure that facilities, maintenance, cleaning and support services are delivered efficiently and to a consistently high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of workplace facilities, including maintenance, cleaning and general services.
- Coordinate contractors, suppliers and service providers to ensure services are delivered effectively and on time.
- Monitor facilities, equipment and office supplies, ensuring they remain available and fully operational.
- Carry out regular site inspections and risk assessments, ensuring health and safety standards are maintained.
- Respond promptly to facilities-related issues and requests and ensure they are resolved effectively.
- Maintain accurate records relating to maintenance, contractors, service agreements and compliance.
- Monitor facilities expenditure and support effective budget and cost management.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Support sustainability and environmental initiatives, including recycling and energy efficiency.
- Use workplace technology and facilities management systems to manage bookings, services and communications.
- Liaise with IT and other relevant teams to assist with technical or workplace issues.
About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in facilities management or a related environment, along with strong organisational and communication skills.
You will be:
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proactive and confident when solving problems.
- Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and facilities management systems.
- Knowledgeable about health and safety requirements and best practice.
Desirable
- Facilities Management qualification or relevant certification.
- IOSH qualification.
- Experience working within a corporate office environment.
- Experience managing contractors and external service providers.
The Role
This is a full-time temp-to-perm opportunity, offering the chance to become a permanent member of the team following a successful temporary period.
The role is varied and will involve responsibility across multiple locations, so flexibility and a willingness to travel between sites are essential.
If you have facilities management experience and are looking for a role with long-term potential, please send your CV.
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