At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Facilities Manager in daily operations and ensure client needs are met.
- Company: Join a leading facilities management company with a focus on teamwork and values.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and a dynamic corporate environment await you.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in facilities management while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong IT skills required.
We are looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager based in Solihull to support the Facilities Manager in delivering the day-to-day operation for a portfolio of client properties on the E.ON account. The AFM will also support the wider team in the delivery of all contractual and Health & Safety requirements including updating risk assessments and employee training.
You will have experience of facilities management service delivery, be able to resolve solutions quickly and effectively, have proficient I.T skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and knowledge of CAFM tools, be a team player and have the required experience and skills to enable a smooth running of the contract. The role is 25 hours a week, this can be split working Monday to Friday for 5 hours a day or alternatively, 2 days working 8 hours a day and one day working 9 hours a day. The working hours will be set by business needs and will require flexibility.
Main DutiesAs the Assistant Facilities Manager, you will support the Facilities Manager with the day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring the needs of the client and business are met while promoting the Mitie and E.ON values. You will assist with employee recruitment, training, performance management, and development, ensuring all team members are competent in their roles. Responsibilities include supporting operational planning, completing monthly cleaning audits, managing staffing levels, annual leave, and time and attendance, promoting health and safety, attending site meetings, and helping to control labour, agency, and consumable costs within budget while maintaining effective shift patterns and workplace standards.
What We Are Looking ForThe ideal candidate must have great communication skills as this is a corporate environment where you will engage with many different stakeholders. Also:
- Experience gained within a similar role.
- IOSH (NEBOSH – Desirable)
- Knowledge of service delivery in an FM environment highly desirable.
- Experience of working in a service environment driven by customer SLAs, performance measurement and personal work targets essentials.
- IT literate in MS Office (particularly Excel), and service desk systems essential.
- FM Industry experience (coordinator, assistant etc).
Assistant Facilities Manager employer: Mitie Group plc.
Mitie Group plc. is an excellent employer that values its team members by providing a supportive work environment in Tutnalls, where collaboration and reliability are key. With flexible part-time hours, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while benefiting from opportunities for personal growth and development within the company. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises safety, cleanliness, and exceptional service.
