At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily facility operations and lead impactful projects for Sekisui Diagnostics.
- Company: Join Sekisui Diagnostics, a leader in innovative healthcare solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, diverse work environment, and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Temporary contract with potential for future opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in a dynamic role while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in facilities management preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.
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.
You
As a Project Manager (Facilities Administration), you will manage all day-to-day activities of the facility, and acts as the point of contact for the site for employees, vendors and service personnel.
Leads specific projects that benefit Sekisui Diagnostics employees and /or operations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Has responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, cross functional teams, outside vendors and contractual deliverables.
Responsibilities include: 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 Pro Watch 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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