Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Milton Park, Oxford

£20.52 - £25.65 per hour (£40k-50k annual equivalent)

Temporary Contract

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (8:00am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to join an innovative and rapidly growing organisation based in Milton Park, Oxford. This temporary position will involve overseeing the day-to-day management, maintenance, compliance and safety of a large multi-building site, ensuring facilities operate efficiently with minimal disruption to business operations.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining practical maintenance, contractor management, project work, health & safety compliance, budget management and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the site across multiple buildings.
• Deliver and oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Manage contractors, supplier relationships, permits to work, RAMS and compliance documentation.
• Ensure the site remains compliant with all relevant Health & Safety and statutory regulations.
• Lead and support the Facilities Team, cleaning teams and external contractors.
• Manage HVAC, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Oversee inventory, assets, site security and controlled access procedures.
• Support facilities projects, office moves, space planning and future site developments.
• Manage facilities budgets, cost control and supplier contracts.
• Produce management reports and maintain accurate compliance records.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure high standards across all facilities operations.

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience within Facilities Management, Building Services or a similar environment.

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building maintenance systems.

Previous experience managing contractors, projects and facilities budgets.

Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate teams.

Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.

Experience using CMMS or Facilities Management systems.

Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Ability to work in a hands-on role involving occasional manual handling and site-based maintenance activities.

Desirable

Facilities Management experience within a laboratory environment.

IWFM or Certified Facilities Manager qualification.

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.52 - £25.65 per hour

• Monday to Friday working hours

• Opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative organisation

• Immediate start available

• Temporary assignment