Kettering
Facilities LeadLocation: Kettering – Head Office & local site travel requiredSalary: £36,000 per annumHours: Full time – 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with occasional out-of-hours first responder duties)About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Lead to join a multi-site office and warehouse environment.You will take ownership of facilities operations, supporting site safety, service delivery and continuous improvement across Head Office and nearby support sites.This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, managing contractors, coordinating services and maintaining high workplace standards.Key Responsibilities • Respond professionally and promptly to urgent facilities issues and emergency call-outs., • Act as key holder and first responder, supporting site security and access requirements outside normal hours., • Develop, manage and improve preventative maintenance schedules., • Monitor facilities requests and aim to improve service response performance., • Support budget planning and track expenditure against forecasts., • Lead contractor management, including tenders, quotations, risk assessments and project delivery., • Support workspace development and space planning projects., • Coordinate essential site services including reception, security, cleaning, mail, waste management and consumables., • Carry out regular site inspections, reporting maintenance issues and arranging repairs., • Support Fire Safety, First Aid and wider Health & Safety initiatives., • Manage procurement of consumables and services to ensure best value., • Travel between local sites and occasionally to external locations as required.About YouWe are looking for someone who is time served in a Facilities or Site Management role, comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.You will have:, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure, • Experience managing budgets and supplier relationships, • Excellent project and time management skills, • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint), • A practical, flexible and proactive working style, • Full, clean UK driving licence, • Ability to act as a first responder if living within reasonable proximity to the siteDesirable Qualifications & Experience (Training May Be Provided), • Facilities Management, Health & Safety or related qualifications, • IOSH or safety management certification, • First Aid, Fire Safety, PAT testing, asbestos or legionella awareness, • Basic CAD or workplace planning software experienceWorking HoursTypically 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 13:00 FridaySome out-of-hours key holder and first responder duties requiredBenefitsCompetitive salary of £36,000 per annumTraining and professional development opportunitiesOpportunity to work in a dynamic multi-site environmentInterested? Please click apply.