Are you an experienced Facilities Manager with a passion for driving operational excellence? We're looking for a proactive leader to oversee facilities management across multiple sites, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient environments that support our business operations.
This varied role combines strategic planning, performance management, budget control and extensive plant maintenance responsibilities. You'll take the lead on statutory compliance, contractor management, audits, inspections and emergency preparedness, playing a critical role in maintaining operational continuity and high service standards across all sites.
What you'll be doing
- Drive strategy and business plans implementation
- Ensure high performance, meet FM KPIs and spearhead business improvements
- Manage budgets, resources and supplier relations for maximum value
- Maintain compliance withregulations and oversee hard services delivery
- Support and guide FM coordinators while ensuring business continuity
- Scheduling andcoordinating plant equipment maintenance
- Managing breakdowns andsupporting garage/production teams
- Overseeing specialistmechanical and electrical contractors
- Supporting EV project delivery and on-site progress
What we're looking for
- An industry recognised building services electrical or mechanical engineering qualification within the built environment (Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent vocational qualification) or technical building surveying qualification
- Health and Safety training i.e. NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely, CITB SMSTS or CSCS or equivalent
- Membership status of relevant FM related organisation (IWFM, CIBSE, RICS, etc.)
- Proven experience in facilities management, including planned maintenance and asset management
- Strong leadership, problem-solvingand communication skills
- Relevantqualifications in building services or engineering, with health and safety certifications
- Expertise instatutory legislation, asset databases and CAFM systems
- Experience of managing plannedpreventative maintenance for hard services within commercial premises/asset portfolios
- Experience ofelectrical HV & LV installations including full maintenance requirements and appropriateness of electrical AP services from external suppliers/partners
Benefits:
- We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platformwith many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
- Staff Travel Pass
- Nominee Pass after three months of service
- Cycle to work scheme
Facilities Manager employer: First Bus
First Bus is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee health and well-being. With comprehensive benefits such as mental health support and discounted travel, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. The Norwich & Kings Lynn depots provide unique opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic team environment, making it a rewarding place to build a career in operations management.
