Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Location: Kidlington, Oxford
Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday - Friday)

Volantes Technical Recruitment are seeking a Facilities Manager to join our leading rotary client in Oxford. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and security of company facilities. This role ensures buildings are safe, compliant, well maintained, and operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage building maintenance across all structural, cosmetic, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing areas, both internally and externally.

• Implement and manage preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, including Fire Safety Regulations.

• Work closely with procurement to support contract management, negotiations, and tender processes.

• Coordinate and oversee sub-contractors, including supervision and site access where required.

• Develop and manage annual facilities budgets, monitor utility costs, and support justification for capital expenditure.

• Support sustainability initiatives by monitoring energy usage and implementing environmentally conscious practices.

• Take responsibility for site security, including building and personnel security across multiple locations.

• Carry out additional ad hoc duties as required within the Facilities and HSE function.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Ability to research and interpret facilities-related regulations.

• General knowledge of building maintenance, heating, ventilation, and electrical systems is desirable.

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

• Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.

• Able to manage sub-contractors effectively and ensure work is completed to a high standard.

Additional Requirements

• DBS clearance required, with eligibility for Security Clearance (SC).

• Must meet Export Compliance Regulations.

• Must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).