Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager – Grounds & Cleaning

Location: Gloucestershire

Contract Length - Initial 6 Months
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of grounds maintenance and cleaning services across a diverse property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive operational leader with experience managing in-house teams, contractors, budgets and service delivery. You'll be responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, quality and customer service while driving performance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop grounds maintenance and cleaning teams.
• Plan, allocate and monitor operational workloads to meet service standards.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Manage budgets, resources, vehicles, equipment and contractor performance.
• Monitor KPIs, carry out inspections and implement service improvements.
• Build positive relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.

About you:

• Proven experience managing facilities, grounds maintenance or cleaning operations.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety legislation and operational compliance.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors and operational performance.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• IOSH/NEBOSH and relevant management or industry qualifications are advantageous.