Role: Facilities Manager
About the company: They are the largest independent furniture retailer as well as a full online shopping experience offering delivery throughout Ireland and the UK. Over 400 people are currently building their careers with them. They have a fantastic opportunity based in our head office in Galway.
About the role: The Facilities Manager is responsible for facilities maintenance and oversight of all our group locations as well as new sites, ensuring that the premises are safe and functional, while collaborating with store and warehouse managers across the group to ensure maintenance efficiency.
Responsibilities:
● Manage our facilities team and all outsourced work.
● Schedule routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as required, with sourcing & cost management required for the facility.
● Manage facilities contracts such as general facilities, utilities and security - developing and maintaining strong relationships with contractors/ suppliers.
● Ensure delivery of services to the site including management of contractors ensuring high standard of service delivery.
● To maintain roofing and facades electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning and landscaping on the premises.
● Planning and supervision of facilities related projects, including building improvements and renovations.
● Ensuring compliance with legislative health and safety requirements.
● Collaborate with staff & colleagues regarding facilities requirements.
● Evaluation of services, or problems by identifying risks and ensuring the smooth continuance of business functions.
● Preparing facilities for internal & external audits
● Regular travel to all sites to carry out audits & schedule maintenance tasks.
● Regular reporting of KPIs on a weekly/ monthly basis
Candidate Requirements;
● Ability to be flexible in respect of work standards and demands.
● Proven ability to complete tasks.
● Resilient and able to deal with changing priorities.
● 3 years previous experience of Facilities Management, ideally in a retail/logistics environment.
● Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
● Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
● Time management skills with the competence to manage multiple tasks at once.
● Proficient with MS Office
● Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
The following qualifications, skills and experience would be an advantage;
● Relevant Facilities qualification
● Project Management experience
● People management skills
● Health and Safety Experience.
Benefits:
● Up to 23 days holidays
● Fun, fast paced & high energy work environment
● Culture of developing and promoting from within the company
● Our Generous staff discounts
● Our pension Scheme
● Our Bonus Scheme
● Our Educational Support Scheme
● Our Discounted corporate rate health care
● Our free Employee Assistance Programme
● Our wellbeing initiatives like our Bike to work scheme
● Career Development Opportunities
● Continuous professional development with dedicated training resources
