Facilities Manager - £44,825 p.a. + benefits

Overview

We are currently looking for a Facilities Manager to join our Infrastructure and Laboratory Services Function within the Corporate group. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing the Facilities Team to allow the scientific functions to be delivered; ensuring the effective delivery of facilities services, consisting of internal and external building maintenance as well as contract management of a number of suppliers to provide planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair of a variety of facilities and specialised equipment to support the South Mimms Site (SMS). The site comprises state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure specialised to deliver the Science, Research & Innovation (S,R&I) statutory functions, including high containment, clean rooms, production filling areas, cold rooms and offices.

The post holder will also ensure the provision of out of hours cover, on a rota basis, and supervise contractors and apprentices as required.

Responsibilities

• Line management of a small team to provide Facilities Services for the SMS, ensuring the buildings, facilities and grounds are safe and fit for use 24/7, to allow Science, Research and Innovation (S,R&I) to deliver their statutory functions.
• Accountable for the planned preventative maintenance program for specialist plant and equipment, ensuring all safety systems and equipment are maintained and fit for use.
• Contract manage various contracts to provide high quality facilities and services to the Agency/S,R&I, such as maintenance contracts for lifts, catering equipment, fire alarm and others. Include management, co-ordination and supervision of contractors and engineers.
• Manage projects, such as capital projects for new equipment or process, contract or technology projects to improve efficiency / save money with defined objectives to meet the future needs of the sites and make improvements and efficiencies in Facilities functions. Provide technical support to infrastructure and other projects as required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or HNC in a relevant discipline or equivalent in addition to practical experience in facilities services in production, cleanrooms, containment laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry, hospitals or equivalent.
• Expert knowledge gained by a minimum of 6 years in the field, in areas such as PUWER, PSSR, LOLER, drainage systems and water systems/plumbing, canteen equipment, lifts, fire alarm equipment and systems, and statutory functions (e.g., gas, L8 legionella, asbestos).
• In-depth understanding of maintenance or building/facilities services, managing a team to deliver planned preventative maintenance across engineering systems; experience in a laboratory environment; experience in the use of CAFM systems.
• Experience working in hazardous/regulatory environments with compliance to permits, risk assessments and method statements; experience in staff and contract management.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to set priorities, objectives and timescales; deliver high-quality outcomes that meet customer needs and provide value for money; successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks for working with government assets.

Additional Information

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhances and improves the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Infrastructure and Laboratory Services (ILS) are part of the Corporate Group, supporting the agency by having clear funded programmes to maintain the infrastructure, facilities and equipment.

This is a full-time permanent role based in South Mimms, Hertfordshire. The role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Some out-of-hours, weekend and bank holiday working will be required on a rota basis.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £44,825 plus Civil Service Pension contributions (£12,985 towards a defined benefit pension). Benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 25 days on entry, rising with service up to 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays;
• Privilege Leave: 1 day;
• Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (full time), pro rata for part time;
• Occupational Sick Pay (OSP): up to five months full pay/five months half pay with progression;
• Mobility: Civil Service mobility clause;
• Civil Service Pension Scheme and related information;
• Flexible working;
• Interest-free season ticket or bike loan;
• Employee Assistance Services and access to the Civil Service Benevolent Fund;
• Eligibility to join CSMA and access to various clubs; on-going learning and development.

Other important information: Successful candidates must pass disclosure and barring security checks, basic personnel security standard checks for government assets, and other pre-employment screening as applicable.