Facilities Manager (Part-Time)

Job summary

We have recently moved into our brand-new care home and now require a Part-Time Facilities Manager to assist with the smooth running of the home for our residents. This is a superb opportunity to join this fantastic charity and a warm and welcoming team. Excellent communication, customer service skills, a great team player with a sense of humour a must! Royal Cambridge Home offers a brilliant working environment and work/life balance

The post is for 20 hours per week over 4 days (negotiable), including Mondays. The salary is £18 per hour/£18,720 p.a. The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the Royal Cambridge Home’s infrastructure and facilities are maintained to a high standard, creating a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for residents, staff, and visitors. 

This role encompasses the management of building maintenance, compliance, health and safety, and risk management

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and Repair: Conducting regular inspections, identifying maintenance needs, and coordinating with contractors to address issues. Oversee the maintenance of all facilities, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC systems, and general repairs.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensuring the building meets health and safety standards, implementing safety procedures, and conducting training as needed. To also ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including fire safety, emergency preparedness, and infection control protocols.
• Contractor Management: Schedule and oversee planned maintenance works and projects, ensuring minimal disruption to care services. 
• Budget Management: Overseeing and managing the facility's budget for maintenance, repairs, and other expenses. 
• Communication and Collaboration: Working with other departments and stakeholders to address issues and ensure smooth operations. The role will also involve working alongside the Home’s Maintenance staff member
• Emergency Response: Being prepared to respond to emergencies and taking appropriate action. 
• Strategic Planning: Contributing to long-term planning for facility improvements and upgrades. 
• Provide support and presence while regular risk assessments are carried out on annual basis and implement measures to mitigate potential hazards.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for health and safety compliance, including equipment servicing records.
• Liaise with external contractors and service providers for maintenance, repairs, and equipment procurement.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure high standards of service delivery.
• Monitor and manage energy usage to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee waste disposal and recycling processes in line with environmental regulations.
• Manage inventories of maintenance supplies and other moveable equipment.
• Implement BCP as required to manage emergency repairs and crisis situations.
• Respond promptly to reactive tasks and any urgent issues, including equipment failures and environmental hazards.

Skills, Qualities and Competencies:

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of building systems BMS, Air-Source Heat Pumps, maintenance procedures, and safety regulations. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose issues and find solutions. 
• Communication: Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with residents, staff and contractors 
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. 
• Leadership: Ability to motivate and supervise contractors and other team members. 
• Budget Management: Ability to manage budgets and track spending. 
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines. 
• Proficiency in using maintenance management software and tools.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to maintenance and compliance.
• Committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for residents and staff.
• Resilient and able to respond effectively to emergencies or challenges.

Experience:

• Proven experience in facilities management, preferably within a healthcare or care home environment.
• Strong understanding of building maintenance, compliance, and health and safety requirements.