Working Pattern
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to lead and coordinate the delivery of essential support services across our premises. This role is pivotal in ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and clients. The successful candidate will manage teams across cleaning, security, and catering, ensuring high standards, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
Cleaning Services
- Oversee daily cleaning operations across all facilities
- Ensure hygiene standards meet health and safety regulations
- Manage cleaning contracts, schedules, and performance reviews
- Implement sustainable and efficient cleaning practices
- Conduct regular audits
Security Services
- Supervise security personnel and systems to ensure site safety
- Monitor access control, CCTV, and emergency response protocols
- Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits
- Liaise with external security providers and emergency services
Catering Services
Liaise with and support catering manager as and when required to:
- Manage catering contracts and service delivery for staff and events
- Ensure food safety compliance and quality standards
- Coordinate menu planning, dietary requirements, and budget control
- Monitor customer satisfaction and service improvements
General Duties
- Develop and manage budgets for all service areas
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies
- Lead service improvement initiatives and innovation
- Report on KPIs, incidents, and operational performance
- Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Skills & Qualifications
- Proven experience in facilities management, ideally in a multi-service environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Right to work in the UK
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Knowledge of health & safety, food hygiene, and security protocols
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., IOSH, BICS, NEBOSH, or equivalent) desirable
About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.
Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
✅Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
🚀Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
🙂 Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
📝Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
💰Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
How to Apply:
We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Facilities Manager in Dartford employer: OCS Group
OCS UK & Ireland is an award-winning employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering extensive training and development opportunities through the OCS Academy. Located in Hammersmith, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that values trust, respect, unity, and empowerment, alongside benefits such as flexible pay options and access to exclusive retail discounts. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce dedicated to making a positive impact in facilities management.
