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 packageKey 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
Salary description
£38000.00 - £45000.00 per year