Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator

Facilities & Maintenance Co-ordinator

Salary: £40,000 FTE (open to full time or part time)

Location: On site, Essex

Working pattern: Full time or part time, flexibility available

A well established, privately owned manufacturing business operating in the scientific and technical equipment space is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Co-ordinator to support the smooth day to day running of its site. The organisation designs and supplies specialist equipment used by research, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing environments, both in the UK and internationally.

This is a hands on, standalone role reporting directly to the Director of Operations and is being recruited due to long term succession planning.

The role

This is a varied position covering facilities, basic maintenance, IT coordination, and health and safety administration. You will be the go to person for ensuring the site operates efficiently, safely, and professionally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day to day facilities and maintenance contractors, including cleaning, security, utilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance
• Carrying out basic repairs and preventative maintenance where appropriate
• Coordinating building projects and infrastructure works
• Managing company vehicles, parking, site access, and keys
• Submitting utility readings and monitoring facilities costs
• Acting as first line contact with external IT support and managing IT and mobile phone assets
• Supporting new starters and leavers with IT setup and equipment
• Assisting with health and safety administration, inspections, and contractor documentation
• Providing general support to ensure the site runs smoothly

Very occasional out of hours cover may be required, with time off in lieu provided.

Person specification

The successful candidate will bring a practical, organised approach and be comfortable balancing hands on work with administration.

You will have:

• Previous experience in a facilities, maintenance, or site coordination role
• Ideally have a scientific background or have worked in the scientific industry
• Practical, hands on maintenance capability
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers
• Basic IT knowledge and confidence working with hardware, software, and telephony
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Clear communication skills and a professional approach
• A proactive, problem solving mindset with strong ownership

A full UK driving licence is required, and candidates must live within a commutable distance of the site.

The offer

• Salary of £40,000 FTE, pro rata for part time
• On site role with flexible working hours and patterns considered
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata
• Additional birthday day off
• Pension contribution
• Company phone and laptop
• Structured induction and ongoing development

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being central to a business, values autonomy, and takes pride in keeping a site running at its best.

If you are interested in the role of Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing.

If this job isn't exactly right for you but you're looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.