Atlasica Ltd

Facilities Manager with handyman skills - Atlasica LTD - UK Job Title: Facilities Manager Pay Scale: £16/h to £18/h PAYE Hours: 35, but there is flexibility Contract: Casual Start Date: As soon as possible Responsible to: Business Manager Location: London and outskirts Purpose: Our clients seek a self-motivated, hardworking and organised facilities manager to manage all aspects of the building, grounds and assets to ensure compliance and safety of the buildings and their occupiers. This role comes with responsibilities to Health and Safety. The facilities manager will both hard and soft services. Job Description: The successful candidate will be responsible and have the necessary skills to carry out, partially or in full, the following activities: Manage all aspects of health and safety, including building compliance, and carry out risk assessments Manage caretakers and supervise cleaners and contractors Manage ground maintenance (ensure that relevant activities are carried out: sweeping, litter picking, weeding, leaf blowing and jet washing) Manage building contracts to ensure value for money Manage building systems, including heating, ventilation, electrical, mechanical, security, and other available system not mentioned here. Ensure that a relevant preventative plan for maintenance is in place. Carry out repairs as needed (minor plumbing repairs or isolation of the water, minor furniture repairs, minor floor repairs, minor wall repairs, painting and decorating, installation of shelves, assembly of furniture) Carry out the statutory checks and testing of building equipment in line with the health and safety requirements (operate and test the fire alarms, legionella flushing, water temperature testing, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, evacuation routes, etc.) and keep relevant records To operate and test the fire alarm system effectively Carry out fire drills and test other emergency procedures Cover late evening events, lettings, or organise cover (when required) Open and lock up the buildings and be confident in operating intruder alarms Undertake responsibility for the security and safety of the buildings Responding to emergencies out of hours, including keyholding Organise half terms works Obtain quotations from qualified contractors Support other departments as needed Ensure that deliveries are recorded and moved to the correct department Monitor and carry out repairs to the buildings, indoor and outdoor assets, and grounds through preventative planning maintenance Setup rooms for events or meetings Carry out emergency cleaning. Person Specification: The successful candidate: Has a clear enhanced DBS check (essential) Can operate on a computer, send emails, search for supplies and parts (essential) Has a health and safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH) Has an IWFM qualification or worked in the field for at leat 3 years. Is physically fit to carry out the duties from the job description Has the will to further develop in their career, including undertaking new DIY and health and safety courses (desirable) Is punctual, reliable and operates well when significant workloads are required (essential) Has the ability to identify hazards and provide effective solutions (in agreement with the client) Is flexible and open to support others (essential) Can work effectively by itself or as part of the team (essential) Has experience in the use of a ladder and working on a ladder as needed (essential) Has experience in managing cleaners and contractors (essential) Keep the information confidential (essential) Has the ability to undertake the activities required in the job description (essential) Holds a valid driving license (desirable) Have an excellent time management skill (essential) Benefits through ATLASICA: Competitive rates Ongoing training provided by our company Support for integrating at work Automatic enrolment in pensions scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment How to apply: Email your up-to-date CV to