Total 18 Manager level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Witney, Oxfordshire

A very established company in Oxford are looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee the running of the Head Office Building from a facilities perspective, looking after a small team of staff and working closely with the Group Health and Safety Manager and Directors.

You need to be a highly motivated individual with a proactive approach to the role, and you must have proven experience in facilities management in a relevant environment, a working knowledge of health and safety matters, and demonstrable experience of managing a busy and varied workload. Excellent customer service and communications skills are also essential.

You need to have proven experience in facilities and asset management in a relevant commercial environment, a working knowledge of health and safety matters, and demonstrable experience of procurement of goods and services in a HQ environment and be IOSH/NEBOSH qualified.

Key Accountabilities:

Plan, manage and oversee all works of all contractors, staff, and other parties to ensure the quality of delivery, that the works are within the agreed scope and value for money, and that relevant contracts are in place to meet agreed deadlines

Ability to prepare an annual business plan and budget for the facilities portfolio and to undertake regular project reviews to ensure accountability for the budget as well as progress of the works and projects

H&S Inductions and workspace assessments

Responsible for procuring defined goods and services for the portfolio

Managing refurbishments relocation's or renovations as they arise in the portfolio and being available for advice to other business units on similar projects

Will champion and drive through the implementation of the group purchasing policy across the core group functions

Supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff, including cleaning/maintenance and ensure the highest standard of front of house and building housekeeping is maintained throughout the HQ building

Leading commercial tender and review processes, negotiating financial terms/service levels and appointment of all facilities contracts.

Identifying new components and obsolescence with the suppliers

Managing contract reviews and terminating arrangements

Lifecycle planning of assets and facilities asset management - create a framework for how to operate, maintain, renew, and retire high-value assets

Undertake regular site inspection as agreed with management, monitor the state of repair, complete inspection reports, and action any necessary works on approval of management

Ensure that all contractors and staff follow agreed protocols/ procedures relating to works being carried out and approvals sought as directed

Dealing with all queries expediently and professionally including arranging and attending periodic staff meetings, actioning subsequent minutes and works

Develop and promote good working relationships with all office staff and other key stakeholders

Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels/ conduct and lead to improvement

Identify deficiencies of work/service and report to management

Implement improvements to service delivered by contractors, staff, and other parties

Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities

Prepare documents for tender for contractors and calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money

Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, stationery, car parking, EV charging, health & safety, archiving, cleaning, catering, telephones, waste disposal, and recycling

Compiling weekly updates to the Group Head of Health, Safety and Sustainability

Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences

Ensure full compliance with all current and impending Health and Safety legislation, including the full implementation of annual Health and Safety Risk Assessment Reports and Fire Risk Assessments.

The facilities support and front of house team also perform reception and defined office-based administration activities. These activities will be managed by the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director & Company Secretary on a matrix management basis with this role.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

You must have had management responsibility for multi-site building and facilities management of commercial buildings in previous roles, including asset management and procurement

IOSH/NEBOSH qualified with knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as applied to managed commercial property.

Previous experience in facilities management and supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, contract and price negotiations

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel, Teams and Word

Technical understanding of how a building works from a M&E point of view

Previous experience of managing contractors and staff

Desirable:

A training qualification from IWFM

Membership of CIPS or a willingness to work towards and obtain a minimum of level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification

Prince2 or Agile qualifications in project management

Working in Oxford with parking and an onsite Gym, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

competitive salary of £40k, 25 Days holidays, Private Medical Insurance and Pension.

Head of Maintenance

Location - Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Hours - Full-time 40 hours per week, permanent - Days

Salary - £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a care home, you’ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our client's commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance. You’ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We’ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our client's residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance– you’ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you’ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5296

Head of Maintenance

Location - Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Hours - Full-time 40 hours per week, permanent - Days

Salary - £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a care home, you’ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our client's commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance. You’ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We’ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our client's residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance– you’ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you’ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5296

Head of Maintenance

Location - Wallingford, OX10 9EG

Hours - Full-time 40 hours per week, permanent - Days

Salary - £28,000 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Head of Maintenance at a care home, you’ll make sure we have a clean and well-maintained environment so that residents feel at home and staff can do their jobs well. Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere is part of our client's commitment to delivering first-class care and support.

You can expect plenty of variety as a Head of Maintenance. You’ll turn your hand to all sorts of tasks within the care home building as well as in the gardens and grounds. That could mean fixing a leaky tap one minute and planting some new bulbs the next. You should be comfortable working alone, leading a team and supporting the General Manager with annual budget planning. We’ll also need you to liaise with contractors on jobs that fall outside the expertise of your team.

ABOUT YOU

The wellbeing of our client's residents will be your number one priority as a Head of Maintenance– you’ll make sure all work is carried out with sensitivity to their needs. With hands-on experience of property maintenance, you’ll have at least one trade skill and, ideally, a proven ability to undertake a wide range of maintenance tasks. You should be reliable and flexible when it comes to your working hours. This role also calls for a full UK driving licence, IT literacy and GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our client's sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• ‘Employee of the Month’ rewards and ‘Long Service Awards’

And so much more!

If you’d like to use your maintenance and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Click to apply!

Job Reference: CTNPO5296

A very established company in Oxford are looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee the running of the Head Office Building from a facilities perspective, looking after a small team of staff and working closely with the Group Health and Safety Manager and Directors.

You need to be a highly motivated individual with a proactive approach to the role, and you must have proven experience in facilities management in a relevant environment, a working knowledge of health and safety matters, and demonstrable experience of managing a busy and varied workload. Excellent customer service and communications skills are also essential.

You need to have proven experience in facilities and asset management in a relevant commercial environment, a working knowledge of health and safety matters, and demonstrable experience of procurement of goods and services in a HQ environment and be IOSH/NEBOSH qualified.

Key Accountabilities:

Plan, manage and oversee all works of all contractors, staff, and other parties to ensure the quality of delivery, that the works are within the agreed scope and value for money, and that relevant contracts are in place to meet agreed deadlines

Ability to prepare an annual business plan and budget for the facilities portfolio and to undertake regular project reviews to ensure accountability for the budget as well as progress of the works and projects

H&S Inductions and workspace assessments

Responsible for procuring defined goods and services for the portfolio

Managing refurbishments relocation's or renovations as they arise in the portfolio and being available for advice to other business units on similar projects

Will champion and drive through the implementation of the group purchasing policy across the core group functions

Supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff, including cleaning/maintenance and ensure the highest standard of front of house and building housekeeping is maintained throughout the HQ building

Leading commercial tender and review processes, negotiating financial terms/service levels and appointment of all facilities contracts.

Identifying new components and obsolescence with the suppliers

Managing contract reviews and terminating arrangements

Lifecycle planning of assets and facilities asset management - create a framework for how to operate, maintain, renew, and retire high-value assets

Undertake regular site inspection as agreed with management, monitor the state of repair, complete inspection reports, and action any necessary works on approval of management

Ensure that all contractors and staff follow agreed protocols/ procedures relating to works being carried out and approvals sought as directed

Dealing with all queries expediently and professionally including arranging and attending periodic staff meetings, actioning subsequent minutes and works

Develop and promote good working relationships with all office staff and other key stakeholders

Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels/ conduct and lead to improvement

Identify deficiencies of work/service and report to management

Implement improvements to service delivered by contractors, staff, and other parties

Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities

Prepare documents for tender for contractors and calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money

Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, stationery, car parking, EV charging, health & safety, archiving, cleaning, catering, telephones, waste disposal, and recycling

Compiling weekly updates to the Group Head of Health, Safety and Sustainability

Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences

Ensure full compliance with all current and impending Health and Safety legislation, including the full implementation of annual Health and Safety Risk Assessment Reports and Fire Risk Assessments.

The facilities support and front of house team also perform reception and defined office-based administration activities. These activities will be managed by the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director & Company Secretary on a matrix management basis with this role.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

You must have had management responsibility for multi-site building and facilities management of commercial buildings in previous roles, including asset management and procurement

IOSH/NEBOSH qualified with knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as applied to managed commercial property.

Previous experience in facilities management and supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, contract and price negotiations

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel, Teams and Word

Technical understanding of how a building works from a M&E point of view

Previous experience of managing contractors and staff

Desirable:

A training qualification from IWFM

Membership of CIPS or a willingness to work towards and obtain a minimum of level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification

Prince2 or Agile qualifications in project management

Working in Oxford with parking and an onsite Gym, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.

competitive salary of £40k, 25 Days holidays, Private Medical Insurance and Pension.

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor - Oxford Business Park - OX4

A Garden Maintenance Supervisor is required by one of the UK's leading Horticulture and Grounds maintenance specialists

The duties will be being a charge hand leading small team and include Grass / Lawn Cutting, Edging, Strimming, Hedge cutting, Litter Picking and Weed control and all gardening/grounds maintenance duties, using mowers and powered tools.

Team leader experience and a driver's license is essential

Permanent roles are available after a successful probation period

While working with us candidates can choose to be paid £16.25 per hour with no paid holiday or £14.50 per hour with paid holidays

You will be leading a mobile team of two or three workers

The working hours are 7am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday

Immediate starts available

Send a CV or call 01214508950 to apply

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• English and Maths GSCE’s at grade 4-9 (A* - C) or equivalent.

Desirable

• Health and safety at work qualification (Managing Safety IOSH) or is willing to work towards this qualification.
• Legionella responsible persons and asbestos responsible persons training or is willing to work towards this qualification.
• Specific trade experience i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry or building work/services.
• Previous experience of working within an education/school environment.
• SSSTS (site supervisors safety training scheme) or SMSTS (Site Managers Safety training scheme).
• Undertaken either a MIDAS Training scheme, have a D1 category on their license or be willing to achieve one

Experience and Skills

Essential

• Relevant estates and facilities site management experience of a large site
• Experience of direct line management including managing performance, driving standards, and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to undertake minor site improvement works where necessary.
• Experience of managing budgets and understanding estates spending trends
• Multi Skilled in all aspects of basic building maintenance.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health and safety management systems.
• Computer literate, the ability to use a range of Microsoft products, as part of the day-to-day work.

Desirable

• Basic knowledge on financial systems and budget management software.
• Basic knowledge of asset management systems.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work effectively and independently without supervision.
• The ability to establish a strong leadership role.
• Proactive, and supportive approach to staff and stakeholders.
• Taking a proactive approach to observing the daily operations of the site and being vigilant to risks.
• The ability to lead a motivated and positive team.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment and calm emergency situations
• Adaptable to change.
• Tidy and well organised.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A good sense of humour.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to prioritise, and plan work out in advance in an organised manner.

Other

• Confident in undertaking work at height, manual handling and physical work
• Successful completion of DBS and other pre-employment checks

What the school offers its staff

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Estates and Facilities Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Further details about the role

Woodeaton Manor School

“Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizons”

Estates and Facilities Manager

Oxfordshire

• Application Closing Date: 9.00am Tuesday, 15th October 2024*
• Interview Date: Thursday, 17th October 2024
• Start Date: ASAP/1st January 2025
• Contract Type/Hours: Permanent, full-time, 52 weeks per year. 40 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 4.00pm, with 28 days paid holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Salary: Grade 10
• Location of Role: On site
• Reporting to: School Business Manager
• Responsible for: Caretaker

Woodeaton Manor School is a Foundation Special School located four miles to the north east of the city of Oxford. The school serves young people aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) and where many also have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Estates and Facilities Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate and further information about the role may be found below. Candidates must meet the person specification criteria to be considered. All candidates must apply using the Application Form, as CVs will not be accepted. For further information, please contact recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk.

Principle Responsibilities

• To manage the estates and facilities function across the school including the supervision of external contractors and maintaining clean, safe, and secure premises and grounds.
• To manage, maintain and develop the physical resources on site to optimise their use for staff, students, and the community to include carrying out handyperson tasks, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage and minor repairs.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team in their role in relation to the management and monitoring of the repairs and maintenance budget.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team in their role in relation to the strategical running of the estate and successful delivery of all capital projects.
• To consistently promote a positive health and safety culture across the school and shape health and safety policy.
• To ensure the completion of compliance testing and equipment servicing in line with the relevant regulations.

Main Duties

• To monitor the condition of furniture, fittings, buildings, grounds and environments; and to draw up schedules of repair, maintenance and decoration with support from the Senior Leadership Team.
• To ensure that any projects which do not come within the approved delegated budget are raised with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure they are correctly procured and reflected on the risk register.
• To obtain quotations for larger works from approved suppliers and undertake supplier benchmarking in line with school policy and procedures.
• To undertake minor repairs in-house where possible, including redecoration and DIY/improvement projects, always ensuring full health and safety compliance.
• As main keyholder, to maintain the security of the school and be responsible for the control of keys across the school and for maintaining a register of keys issued and a key log.
• To be responsible for site access and egress control systems and processes.
• To ensure all estates, facilities & health and safety paperwork is kept secure and up to date and is easily accessible for audit purposes.
• Responsibility for providing HR and School Administration Team with DBS letters of assurance for any contractors working on the site.
• To communicate with the subcontracted cleaning team regularly and raise any concerns as necessary with cleaning contractor.
• To proactively take ownership of school energy.
• To take ownership of submitting energy meter readings via the online portal and ensuring these readings are logged on the central spreadsheet and monitoring any inconsistencies in readings.
• To carry out portage duties such as moving furniture and equipment around the school and site
• To maintain the small item asset management system.
• To raise purchase orders and log goods receipts for work done when appropriate and within the delegated budget.
• To be responsible for ensuring that fleet vehicles are maintained in line with statutory regulations and the school’s policies and procedures.
• To ensure there is sufficient Management coverage across school terms and holidays to enable contractors to safely work on site.

Cleaning

• To carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
• To carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
• To arrange the annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, dining areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises with the cleaning contractor.
• To take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products for site use (not for cleaning contractor), including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels

Security

• To lock and unlock the premises as required, including outside of school hours when necessary.
• To check at the end of the day that all windows, doors, and gates are locked, lights switched off and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
• To set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches and respond to any alarms or other callouts following agreed procedures
• To carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned.
• To advise the headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety.

Health and Safety

• To carry out/oversee risk assessments and policies related to the operational, daily H&S work of the school.
• To ensure all items such as asbestos registers, fire risk assessments, EICRs, PAT Testing, Preventative Maintenance schedules are up to date and maintained.
• To ensure that all fire systems are regularly maintained and tested, appropriate records kept and all related policies and procedures reviewed and updated regularly.
• To carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to the Headteacher
• To schedule appropriate fire and lockdown drills in coordination with the Senior Leadership Team and to take a proactive role in leading the response in these situations.
• To ensure safe access to the site in cold/adverse weather conditions.
• To ensure that all school staff health and safety training records are kept up to date.
• To work with any appointed health and safety adviser on an ad-hoc basis to ensure full site compliance.
• To assist in the supervision, training, and development of school staff, including the delivery of the site health and safety induction for new starters

Safeguarding

• To be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
• To comply with school policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection and equal opportunities; and to report all concerns to an appropriate person

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was drawn up. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive or definitive list. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. You may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with your role.

Woodeaton Manor School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment and the offer made to the successful candidate will be subject to and conditional upon an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, including a minimum of two references, one of which should be from the applicant’s most recent employer. As part of our recruitment process, we will require you to fill in an overseas check and self-declaration prior to interview.

* We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the closing date.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week

Salary: Circa £50,000 + (Negotiable / depending on experience)

Overview:

This independent family run business has expanded into the leading wholesaler over the last 40 years now collecting 300 pallets of stock daily and holding stock over 10 million units. They have recently commissioned a new site in Bicester and are seeking an experienced automation engineer with previous management experience to develop the site from the ground up.

Your role will involve meeting the high expectations of our key stakeholders by overseeing both proactive and reactive maintenance of our automated systems, which encompass conveying systems, sortation machines, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and advanced packing machines. We seek a candidate who possesses strong engineering skills, is forward-thinking, and is committed to delivering exceptional service.

Daily Duties:

• Oversee both the proactive and reactive maintenance of a comprehensive automated storage and retrieval system to maximize equipment availability.
• Employ established engineering practices to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Supervise contracted work to ensure compliance with safety standards at all times.
• Maintain precise and timely records of failure root causes and all completed work, ensuring thorough handover information between shifts.
• Produce performance KPIs and ensure stakeholders are kept up to date with departmental and equipment performance.
• Assume responsibility for all building and facility requirements, ensuring compliance with both company policies and legal standards.

Requirements:

• Over 3 years of experience in engineering or maintenance supervision and management.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• A leader who leads by example to achieve optimal results.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced leadership position.
• Strong communication skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and eager to collaborate with others.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Results-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• HNC or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
• Knowledge of LEAN & SIX SIGMA principles (preferred)
• ISOH Managing safely qualification (preferred)
• Experience of CAMMS (Computer Aided Maintenance Management System)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Fitzwaryn School is a very friendly and extremely successful school for children and young people aged 3-19 years. Our pupils have a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism. The school was judged Outstanding by OfSTED in all areas in May 2022.

The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust.

About the role

• To proactively manage the estates and facilities function across the school, including organising contractors and undertaking repairs and site maintenance.
• To manage, maintain and develop the physical resources on site to optimise use for staff, students, and the community.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team and the Chief Operations Officer in their role in relation to the management and monitoring of the repairs and maintenance budget.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team and the Chief Operations Officer in their role in relation to the strategical running of the estate and successful delivery of all capital projects.
• To consistently promote a positive H&S culture across the school and be the school representative on the Trust Health and Safety Committee, helping to shape H&S policy across the Trust.

• As main keyholder, to maintain the security of the school.

• To ensure the completion of compliance testing and equipment servicing in line with the relevant regulations.

We are seeking an individual who has

• Relevant estates and facilities site management experience.
• A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement.
• Experience of managing budgets and understanding estates spending trends
• Skills in all aspects of basic building maintenance and general repairs.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health and safety management systems.
• Good computer literacy, the ability to use a range of Microsoft products, as part of the day-to-day work.
• The ability to work effectively and independently without supervision.
• A proactive, and supportive approach to staff and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to observing the daily operations of the site and being vigilant to risks.
• Can do attitude.
• The ability to works well in a fast-paced environment and calm emergency situations.
• The ability to adapt to change.
• A tidy and well organised manner.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A good sense of humour.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise, and plan work out in advance in an organised manner.
• Good record management skills, especially in relation to testing and controls.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training

• A range of staff benefits including
• one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees),
• access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• workplace pension scheme (LGPS)

• Free eye test for DSE users
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)


• A positive and friendly working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £55,000 (Negotiable / depending on experience)

Overview:

This independent family run business has expanded into the leading wholesaler over the last 40 years now collecting 300 pallets of stock daily and holding stock over 10 million units. They have recently commissioned a new site in Bicester and are seeking an experienced automation engineer with previous management experience to develop the site from the ground up.

Your role will involve meeting the high expectations of our key stakeholders by overseeing both proactive and reactive maintenance of our automated systems, which encompass conveying systems, sortation machines, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), and advanced packing machines. We seek a candidate who possesses strong engineering skills, is forward-thinking, and is committed to delivering exceptional service.

Daily Duties:

• Oversee both the proactive and reactive maintenance of a comprehensive automated storage and retrieval system to maximize equipment availability.
• Employ established engineering practices to foster an environment of continuous improvement.
• Supervise contracted work to ensure compliance with safety standards at all times.
• Maintain precise and timely records of failure root causes and all completed work, ensuring thorough handover information between shifts.
• Produce performance KPIs and ensure stakeholders are kept up to date with departmental and equipment performance.
• Assume responsibility for all building and facility requirements, ensuring compliance with both company policies and legal standards.

Requirements:

• Over 3 years of experience in engineering or maintenance supervision and management.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• A leader who leads by example to achieve optimal results.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced leadership position.
• Strong communication skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and eager to collaborate with others.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Results-oriented, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• HNC or equivalent in an Engineering Discipline
• Knowledge of LEAN & SIX SIGMA principles (preferred)
• ISOH Managing safely qualification (preferred)
• Experience of CAMMS (Computer Aided Maintenance Management System)

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Advertisement: Assistant Facilities Manager Location: Henley-on-Thames (2 Days Remote) Salary: Up to £40,000 Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term About Us

Join our dynamic team in Henley-on-Thames as an Assistant Facilities Manager and play a key role in ensuring our facilities are maintained to the highest standards. Our company prides itself on providing a supportive and flexible working environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Facilities Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 and includes the flexibility to work remotely for 2 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of facilities operations.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair activities to ensure the facility's optimal performance.
• Oversee health and safety compliance, ensuring all regulations are met.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Assist in budgeting and financial management for the facilities department.
• Support the Facilities Manager in project planning and execution.
• Handle administrative tasks related to facility management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities management or a related field.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work 2 days remotely per week.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £40,000.
• Flexible working arrangement with 2 remote days per week.
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant and picturesque location.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Manpower is currently recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager within Oxford.

Details:
Pay-rate : £14.33 - £16.96 per hour depending on experience
Hours : Monday - Friday 08.00-16.00 with the ability for flexibility , and be able to participate in an on call rota
The right candidate will drive and own their own vehicle, as cover across handful of sites within Oxfordshire will be needed ( business miles will be paid)

As a Facilities Support Manager, some of your key responsibilities will include:
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that effective governance arrangements and performance management systems are in place and ensure that risks are identified and included as appropriate on the directorate risk register and are progressed appropriately to reduce the risk profile.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to address complaints and incidents appropriately lead the learning from such events.

Essential
* LD management experiences at senior level for at least 12 months
* Experience and examples of how they have managed performance and finance with in previous roles
* Ability to communicate in verbal and written form across all levels with in the organisation

You'll have the following skills/experience:
* Experience in a similar role for an NHS trust.
* Food hygiene and waste management knowledge.
* People management experience.
* Full UK driving licence and own vehicle as some travel between site is included in the role.

The main responsibilities can be broken down in strategy, policy and delivery across the following areas:
* Quality
* Workforce
* Finance
* Performance
* Strategic change
* Stakeholder engagement/partnership

Apply today and we will be in touch.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Fitzwaryn School is a very friendly and extremely successful school for children and young people aged 3-19 years. Our pupils have a range of learning difficulties, including moderate and severe learning difficulties, PMLD and autism. The school was judged Outstanding by OfSTED in all areas in May 2022.

The school is part of The Propeller Academy Trust.

About the role

• To proactively manage the estates and facilities function across the school, including organising contractors and undertaking repairs and site maintenance.
• To manage, maintain and develop the physical resources on site to optimise use for staff, students, and the community.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team and the Chief Operations Officer in their role in relation to the management and monitoring of the repairs and maintenance budget.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team and the Chief Operations Officer in their role in relation to the strategical running of the estate and successful delivery of all capital projects.
• To consistently promote a positive H&S culture across the school and be the school representative on the Trust Health and Safety Committee, helping to shape H&S policy across the Trust.

• As main keyholder, to maintain the security of the school.

• To ensure the completion of compliance testing and equipment servicing in line with the relevant regulations.

We are seeking an individual who has

• Relevant estates and facilities site management experience.
• A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement.
• Experience of managing budgets and understanding estates spending trends
• Skills in all aspects of basic building maintenance and general repairs.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health and safety management systems.
• Good computer literacy, the ability to use a range of Microsoft products, as part of the day-to-day work.
• The ability to work effectively and independently without supervision.
• A proactive, and supportive approach to staff and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to observing the daily operations of the site and being vigilant to risks.
• Can do attitude.
• The ability to works well in a fast-paced environment and calm emergency situations.
• The ability to adapt to change.
• A tidy and well organised manner.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A good sense of humour.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise, and plan work out in advance in an organised manner.
• Good record management skills, especially in relation to testing and controls.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training

• A range of staff benefits including
• one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees),
• access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• workplace pension scheme (LGPS)

• Free eye test for DSE users
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)


• A positive and friendly working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

The Propeller Academy Trust and its member schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people according to child protection and safeguarding guidelines. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

A national independent high-end property development company in Oxfordshire are looking for a Head of Property & Marketing for new and re-sale properties at over 50 sites in the south of the UK. You will be responsible for ensuring that the company offers a first-class resales and new home sale service to all existing and future clients and becomes the agent of choice for the sale of all homes.

As well as acting as line manager for all staff and running all day-to-day business operations, the Head of Property & Marketing also functions as a director on the board and makes a significant contribution to the strategic development of the business.

Offering an effective and high performing delivery to leaseholders and new business partners is a key priority.

Responsibilities:

• To lead on all aspects of the Property business.
• To provide expert analysis and advice to the company with regards to property sales.
• To identify all opportunities for business growth (revenue and profit) to maximise performance and lead to the future success of the company. Working with the Property teams as necessary to implement initiatives and monitor their success.
• To optimise the number of properties in the Property pipeline, ensuring maximum property values within the portfolio.
• To ensure an excellent level of customer service is always delivered to clients, contributing to the reputational development of the brand.
• To act as line manager for Property personnel, ensuring performance and offering day to day support and guidance and compliance with all HR requirements.
• To lead on the annual budget setting process, and to manage all expenditure to ensure profitability. Reporting to the board of directors on a regular basis.
• To lead on all creative strategy for marketing and PR, liaising with external consultants where required. Overseeing marketing strategy and marketing campaigns for both property re-sales and new home sales.
• To ensure that the website is developed and maintained to maximise reach to existing and new clients.
• To promote the Property service both internally and externally. To maximise pipeline and market share from the property portfolio and to further develop external business partnerships and growth opportunities.
• To work closely with the Executive and senior team within Property to ensure seamless delivery of the aims and objectives of both organisations.
• To ensure that all Property activity remains aligned with the company's core values.
• To ensure compliance with all requirements of The Property Ombudsman code of practice
• Experience and the confidence to engage with internal and external customers in a group setting, including running presentations and providing reports.
• The ability to operate at board level, contributing to and leading on board discussions. Ensuring effective governance of the company.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring a marketing and sales strategy for high quality homes.
• Excellent customer service skills. Experience in a similar environment and with a similar age group would be an advantage. You can deal with enquiries and potential leads quickly and effectively and ensure your team does the same.
• Extensive experience in a sales environment. You must be able to demonstrate a successful history of selling high quality homes, and the associated retirement lifestyle, maximising valuations.

You need to have exceptional communication skills and foster good and supportive working relationships whilst maintaining professionalism. You need to be able to manage, dissolve conflict, and maintain strict confidentiality and be an excellent listener.

Salary offered is c£50k, paid mileage, life assurance and company pension and excellent working environment in the Office with the team, home working and field-based visits to company sites. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm based in Oxfordshire.

My client are a large facilities service provider who are currently managing and maintaining a large R&D site within the Abingdon area.. They are currently looking for an experienced facilities PM / Small works PM to join an existing team on site. This role will me managing all new projects , delivering reactive and life cycle projects in line with clients requests and agreed programmes.

Package will include:

• Competitive Salary £50-52k
• Holiday
• Flexible working hours
• Potential of Permanent position
• Pension

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing specifications and drawings for works to meet the customer's requirements
• Obtaining quotes from contractors, ensuring all budgets and fees are agreed
• Ensure all work is in line with CDM/Planning/Building Control regulations
• Obtaining Landlords Consent in advance of works, engaging with architects and planners etc.
• Manage project budgets and validate/approve contractors and consultants invoices
• Ensuring minimum disruption during the works, ensuring all risk assessments and method statements are in place and ongoing Health and Safety is managed correctly,
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and contractors, regular travel and overnight stays.

Skills required include:

• Proven experience of project management on a variety of property projects.
• Evidence of having effectively delivered projects on time and within budget.
• Good knowledge of Building Regulations/Planning/CDM.
• Ability to plan and manage own workload to achieve deadlines.
• I.T. literate and proficient on Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Vision.
• Ideally your experience will be from a Facilities Management, Surveying or Construction Project Management background, and be used to dealing with a number of projects simultaneously.
• HNC/HND in an appropriate discipline
• IOSH Managing Safely, Trade or Building Services Design qualifications
• NVQ level 3 Management or equivalent. Clean Current Full UK Driving Licence

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.