Assistant Facilities Manager

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Job Description: Assistant Facilities Manager

Location: Leeds

Reports To: Senior Facilities Manager

Department: Facilities Management

Job Summary

The Assistant Facilities Manager supports the day-to-day operations of the facility, working closely with the FM team to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to on-site clients and stakeholders. This role is responsible for vendor and contractor oversight, work order management, safety compliance, and financial administration, while helping maintain a safe, efficient, and well-functioning work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding service to on-site clients and stakeholders, ensuring their expectations are consistently exceeded
• Oversee vendor relationships for janitorial, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and critical systems maintenance
• Track and audit work orders within the CMMS platform to ensure vendor compliance with Service Level Agreements
• Support the management and oversight of contractors and vendors to maintain high standards of work quality and service delivery
• Issue permits to contractors and manages their work activities to ensure tasks are carried out safely and responsibly, in line with site safety protocols and regulatory requirements
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits to ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and building standards
• Manage purchase orders accurately in JLL systems and support financial processes to maintain budget control and reporting accuracy
• Maintain premises in excellent condition, implementing best practice operations and identifying opportunities for cost reduction and service improvement
• Contribute to risk management initiatives, including business continuity planning and incident reporting procedures
• Support the delivery of regular reporting packages and ensure all key performance indicators and service level agreements are met

 

What We're Looking For

• Background in facilities management, hospitality, or a related operational field
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements, critical facilities operations, and vendor management practices, including permit-to-work systems and contractor safety management
• Technical awareness of building systems such as HVAC, chillers, fire protection, electrical and mechanical systems, or building management systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver practical solutions in dynamic environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, team members, and external vendors
• Self-motivated, energetic, and goal-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving performance targets.

Core Competencies

• Client focus and service excellence
• Vendor and contractor management
• Attention to safety and regulatory compliance
• Financial acumen and budget awareness
• Organizational and multitasking ability

Location:

On-site –Leeds, GBR

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