Assistant Facilities Manager
Contract: Government
Location: Weybridge, KT13 0SL - mobile role
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to ensure the safe, compliant and competent delivery of facility services across a regional contract covering 7 sites, including Hook, Fareham, Guildford and locations along the M3 corridor.
The role is accountable to the Regional Facilities Manager (RFM) and involves line managing and supervising facility staff (Placemakers) while supporting consistent service delivery.
Job Description
We are looking for a proactive individual who will work closely with Placemaker teams and the contract management function to deliver an excellent workplace experience.
The role includes regular travel between sites and a strong focus on operational performance, compliance and continuous service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery and development of service solution systems, identifying opportunities for service improvement
- Ensure a healthy, safe and secure environment, maintaining compliance with all Health & Safety legislation
- Manage rostering of Placemakers to meet contractual requirements, including covering sickness and planned absences
- Ensure all documentation (Audits, COSHH, H&S, SOPs) is completed, up to date and reviewed appropriately
- Oversee recruitment, training, development and supervision of frontline Placemakers
- Ensure all customer queries and complaints are recorded and managed in line with procedures
- Complete all required reporting, administration and paperwork within agreed timelines
- Maintain cost control across materials, consumables, pay and agency labour, while supporting revenue and margin opportunities
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
- Experience working with customers and ideally exposure to hard services
- Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
- Experience liaising with engineers would be advantageous
- IOSH certification desirable (training can be provided)
- Must hold a valid UK driving licence
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Work Location: In person
