Interim Facilities Manager in Blackrod

We are currently looking for an experienced facilities/property manager to oversee day‐to‐day operations, maintenance and servicing of a diverse portfolio of properties on a temporary basis.

Please note, this interim vacancy is to cover a period of long‐term absence, and is therefore initially offered on a 3‐month fixed‐term contract only.

Competitive salary offered. 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full portfolio of properties.
• Maintain a positive, productive relationship with all tenants and guests, and ensure complaints and emergencies are handled effectively and efficiently.
• Manage the maintenance schedule, providing clear and effective instruction to the General Maintenance team.
• Proactively arrange and inspect maintenance work to ensure it meets the necessary high standards.
• Manage services and utilities for all properties in the portfolio.
• Manage holiday property bookings, changeovers, and pre/post‐booking cleaning, and be responsible for timely contact with guests or potential guests.

What you need:

• Proven experience in facilities or property management.
• Experience managing contractors and external suppliers.
• Good understanding of estates management coordination.
• Confident managing tenants and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time‐management skills.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to build excellent working relationships, both internally and externally, and to gain the respect and confidence of others.
• Good decision‐making, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions.
• Full driving licence which entitles the holder to drive in the UK.
• Positive and flexible attitude to change.
• Experience managing mixed‐use property portfolios and/or holiday lets is desirable, but not essential.

The package:

• 33 days annual leave pro rata, including bank holidays.
• Group Life Insurance cover.
• Pension scheme with contribution matching.
• Employee Rewards & Benefits Scheme.
• Comprehensive EAP.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Health Care Cash Plan, including physiotherapy, dental and optical (on completion of probation).
• Free skip offered to employees each year.
• Full PPE and uniform supplied.
• Lots of fantastic company events and perks.

Why J. Dickinson & Sons?

J. Dickinson & Sons was established in 1939, and we are proud to continue to serve the community as a family‐owned and run business today. At the heart of our business is the desire to provide a professional and accessible service whilst working to dispose of waste in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. We are a fast‐paced and entrepreneurial organisation, not afraid to try new things and do things differently, and as such we are growing fast and performing well in the industry. Our state‐of‐the‐art facilities in Horwich include our £4.5 million waste processing plant, which allows us to process and separate even more recyclable waste. As a result, we are always looking to expand our team of dedicated staff.

Our values: J. Dickinson & Sons welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marital status or sexual orientation. Any appointment will be made on merit alone.