Facilities Management

• Take responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the site, workshop and office facilities.
• Ensure buildings, infrastructure, utilities and essential services are maintained effectively.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, including maintenance, cleaning and waste management.
• Plan and coordinate preventative maintenance programmes.
• Ensure statutory inspections and servicing are completed within required timescales.
• Oversee fire safety arrangements, emergency systems and associated compliance requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.

Training & Employee Awareness

• Develop and deliver appropriate H&S inductions, training and refresher sessions.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and follow safe working practices.
• Support managers in embedding a positive Health & Safety culture.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to employees and managers on workplace safety matters.

Compliance & Auditing

• Carry out regular workplace inspections and internal H&S audits.
• Maintain and update compliance documentation and registers.
• Ensure relevant equipment inspections, PPE requirements, fire safety checks and other statutory obligations are monitored.
• Act as a key point of contact for external bodies, auditors, insurers and regulatory inspections where required.
• Keep up to date with relevant changes to legislation and ensure appropriate action is taken.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety, Facilities or combined H&S/Facilities role.
• Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, workshop or industrial environment would be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Practical experience undertaking risk assessments and implementing H&S systems and procedures.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and site facilities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership within a part-time position.
• A practical, hands-on approach to workplace Health & Safety.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent H&S qualification.
• IOSH membership.
• Previous experience working within an SME.
• Experience of engineering, manufacturing or workshop environments.
• Experience managing environmental or sustainability-related compliance would be beneficial.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Practical and hands-on, with a visible presence across the site.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Proactive, self-sufficient and comfortable working with autonomy.
• A confident communicator who can engage effectively with employees, managers, contractors and senior leadership.
• A strong problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Calm, methodical and professional when dealing with incidents, risk and compliance matters.
• Comfortable balancing strategic H&S responsibilities with the practical day-to-day requirements of facilities management.

Working Pattern & Package

• 3 days per week, ideally Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
• £50,000 per annum full-time equivalent, pro rata for 3 days per week.
• Based on-site in Basildon, Essex.
• Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of Health & Safety and Facilities within an established engineering and manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location

In person

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