Assistant Facilities Manager (Fixed Term)

Job Location: Woolpit

Salary: From £31,519

Contract type: Fixed Term

Posting End Date: 17/04/2026

Purpose of this role

Assist in leading the facilities team responsible for the maintenance of BUUK’s buildings and associated equipment and services on a day-to-day basis. This role will be a key liaison for site services and manage external contractors and sub‑contractors, applying health, safety, environmental and quality standards as required by the company’s policies and procedures.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Cover main Head Office reception and reception duties when required.
• Oversee and mentor the facilities team responsible for the maintenance of BUUK’s buildings and associated equipment and services.
• Respond to, record, and complete planned and reactive maintenance tasks where required and within individual competence, ensuring prompt follow‑up with stakeholders.
• Be a key liaison for site services and manage external contractors and sub‑contractors, applying health, safety, environment and quality standards.
• Complete and stay current with all required SHEQ training and risk reporting.
• Be proactive in highlighting and driving preventive measures and controls.
• Assist the Group Facilities Manager to plan and coordinate all premises‑based works activities, identify process improvements, review environmental targets and recommend cost‑saving opportunities.
• Arrange for regular maintenance of equipment and internal systems (e.g. heating system, fire & intruder alarms).
• Maintain an updated record of equipment maintenance and internal systems, documenting processes.
• Assist the Group Facilities Manager with longer‑term/larger‑scale projects such as office moves, relocations and or significant refurbishment works.
• Visit other BUUK Group premises as and when required to monitor/review ongoing facilities activities.
• Any other duties as required by the business.

Qualifications

• Management professional qualification or currently working towards a qualification.

Experience / Knowledge

• Previous facilities maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Previous soft/hard FM proven experience.
• Experience completing site inductions, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and all site‑relevant permits.
• Experience of leading a team and projects.

Abilities / Skills

• Ability to effectively communicate, engage with and inspire colleagues.
• Be adaptable to any situation in a calm and collected manner.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office & Excel.

Desirable

• Basic health and safety knowledge (IOSH or NEBOSH).
• PowerPoint, MS Project and CAD.

What Can You Expect From Us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Referral payment of £1000 (net of tax) for successful referrals.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

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