Temporary Facilities Administration in Maidstone

Sekisui Diagnostics is looking for a skilled Project Manager (Facilities Administration), to join our team in Kent for a temporary contract up to 12 months.

Responsibilities

Facilities Operations

• Facilities policies and procedures
• Supervise daily facilities activities across offices, laboratories, warehouses, and manufacturing areas.
• Coordinate maintenance of building infrastructure and site services.
• Ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards.
• Monitor site condition and arrange corrective actions where required.
• Serve as the administrator for the ProWatch system to include issuing new access cards to employees of the Kent site and general maintenance ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Provide direct administrative support to the Kent site lead and management team, site services, facilities and office management support.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Coordinate external contractors and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor contractor performance against contracts and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Landscaping, pest control, gritting, water fountains, water boilers.
• Ensure contractor activities are conducted safely and in accordance with site procedures.
• Support contract renewals and vendor assessments.
• Provide input to and monitor the annual facilities operating budget, recommend adjustments based on financial analysis.

Compliance & Safety

• Support compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policies.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory assessments.
• Ensure permits, risk assessments, and contractor documentation are completed appropriately.
• Support Environmental Management System (EMS) and sustainability initiatives.

Utilities & Building Services

• Assist with management of energy contracts.
• Water services - incoming and waste.
• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of office support, including office supplies procurement and inventory, and coordinating various office activities.
• Security and access control systems.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.

Skills / Pre-requisites

• Proven ability to prioritize tasks in an efficient manner.
• Solid problem-solving skills and sound decision-making skills.
• Experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of a facility.
• Strong project management and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, perform under pressure, multi-task with tight deadlines, and adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.

Who We Are

At Sekisui Diagnostics, we help improve patient outcomes by doing what we've always done – focusing on innovating and developing highly accurate diagnostics tests, reagents and systems. In recent years, social and consumer needs for medical care have been diversifying in line with dramatic transformations in the global medical environment. We will continue to embrace change and challenge new frontiers so that we can create unique, high-quality products and services that will leave our customers truly satisfied. With worldwide state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and an international sales and distribution network, we are a solid partner for healthcare professionals, distributors, and manufacturers around the world. Our global capabilities allow us to meet the specific needs of our wide range of customers – and customize solutions at both a regional and product level.

Sekisui Diagnostics Offers a Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Equal Opportunities: As an equal opportunity employer, Sekisui Diagnostics is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions will be made without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, other non- job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable country and local laws. It is also Sekisui Diagnostics policy to comply with all applicable country and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sekisui Diagnostics is pleased to consider all qualified applicants for open roles and encourages candidates to apply online. Only those candidates who are selected for further consideration or interviews will be contacted by a member of the company’s internal recruiting team.