Facilities Manager - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Sheffield
Contract: Fixed Term - 3 Months
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30
Sector: Student Accommodation / Residential Property
TSR Recruitment are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day facilities and maintenance operation of a large 417-unit student and private residential development in Sheffield.
This is an initial 3-month fixed-term position, managing a small on-site maintenance team and ensuring the development is maintained to a high standard for residents.
The Role
As Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of all maintenance and facilities activities across the development. You will oversee a team of 2-3 Maintenance Operatives, prioritising workloads and ensuring repairs, planned maintenance and compliance requirements are dealt with efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and coordinating a team of 2-3 on-site Maintenance Operatives
- Overseeing reactive and planned maintenance across the 417-unit development
- Allocating and monitoring daily maintenance jobs
- Managing external contractors and specialist service providers
- Carrying out regular inspections of communal areas, plant rooms and facilities
- Ensuring health & safety and statutory compliance requirements are maintained
- Monitoring fire safety, emergency lighting and other building compliance requirements
- Dealing with maintenance issues raised by residents and the management team
- Ensuring works are completed promptly and to an appropriate standard
- Maintaining accurate maintenance, compliance and contractor records
- Supporting the wider management team with the day-to-day operation of the development
The Candidate
We are looking for someone with previous experience in Facilities Management, Building Management, Property Management or a similar maintenance-led role.
Experience within student accommodation, residential developments, apartment blocks, PBSA or Build to Rent would be particularly advantageous.
You should be:
- Confident managing a small maintenance team
- Experienced in planned and reactive maintenance
- Knowledgeable regarding building health & safety and compliance
- Comfortable managing contractors and suppliers
- Organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
- Hands-on and proactive in resolving day-to-day issues
- A strong communicator with a professional approach to residents and contractors
Hours
Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:30
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager who is available for an immediate or short-notice start and is looking for a 3-month fixed-term assignment in Sheffield.
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Facilities Manager in Sheffield employer: TSR Nottingham Ltd
At TSR, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values safety and teamwork. Our employees benefit from competitive pay, opportunities for skill development, and the chance to work on exciting projects in the Rotherham/Sheffield area. Join us for a rewarding career where your contributions are recognised and growth is encouraged.
