Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Location: Near Bishop's Stortford
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + £3,600 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

Our client, a well-established Property Management and Facilities Management organisation, is looking to recruit an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in maintenance, hard services, and building services to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on facilities professional who enjoys taking ownership of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance, and providing day-to-day operational support across a portfolio of office buildings. The role offers genuine development opportunities, with full training and support available where required.

The position is primarily office-based with approximately 1-2 client site visit per week across the local portfolio, therefore applicants must have access to their own vehicle for business travel.

Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 - £42,000
• £3,600 annual car allowance
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year (not deducted from annual leave entitlement)
• Mobile phone provided
• Annual salary reviews and increases
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Excellent overall benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day delivery of facilities management services across a portfolio of office properties.
• Coordinate and manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
• Act as the main point of contact for day-to-day facilities-related issues.
• Carry out first-line fault finding and troubleshooting across building services and systems.
• Identify maintenance issues and attempt practical resolutions before escalating to specialist contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are completed to the required standards.
• Support compliance activities, ensuring buildings remain safe and fully compliant.
• Assist with health and safety management and statutory obligations.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, tenants, and internal stakeholders.
• Support facilities budgets and expenditure management.
• Help maintain safe, compliant, and well-functioning office environments across the portfolio.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who possess a practical and proactive approach to facilities management and building maintenance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience within Facilities Management, Maintenance, Property Management, Building Services, or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance processes.
• Good knowledge of building services, including M&E and HVAC systems.
• Ability to undertake first-line fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Experience coordinating contractors and service providers.
• Understanding of compliance and health & safety requirements within commercial buildings.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A hands-on approach with a willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle for business use.

Desirable

• Experience managing facilities across a multi-site portfolio.
• Knowledge of commercial property or office environments.
• Facilities Management qualifications or relevant technical certifications.