Job Description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of 1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.


This role sits within our Private Sector FM business division that provides catering, cleaning, hard services, pest control, and security services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Business & Industry market.

Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern:

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Location

: Midlands, Wales and South West

OCS are currently recruiting for a Facilities Manager to join our passionate and driven team working solely with DS Smith Packaging. As a Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing both soft and hard services, ensuring the comprehensive management of facilities.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Managing FM services at 20 DS Smith Sites . Main focus will be Soft services however a knowledge of Hard services in required Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of services to the client in line with the consistent approach deployed. Multi-Site Management to ensure they show consistency across all departments Lead, develop and manage the team to provide the highest quality of service in this corporate environment Manage and support client projects/events through catering and cleaning Lead and maintain account development plans, as well as support the change management process and associated Service Levels Agreements (SLAs) ensuring risks are mitigated Client retention through pro-actively developing and building client and customer relationships Support the Division in the development of business strategy in line with current and emerging client needs to deliver significant business growth within the UK To implement and maintain business improvement and process improvement in all areas Lead the team and take responsibility when needed, act with initiative, demonstrate energy and enthusiasm

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK The successful candidate will have a contracting management background with experience in self-delivered catering and cleaning The successful candidate must have previously experience of multisite management Previous experience managing contracts with a value of 5 - 10 million You will already be an FM manager with a soft service bias Ensure a first-class service is always provided Ability to manage KPIs across all areas of responsibility to achieve the best performance practice A good understanding of Health and Safety IOSH qualifications preferred Demonstrate strong personal integrity Strong leadership style with a focus on supporting and developing employees IT Literate - Microsoft Excel, Word, Office Continuous professional development in industry/specialise People management experience within a diverse geographic and business environment Demonstrated Leadership skills - Proven record of developing and coaching high-performance teams.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays Company Vehicle Eye test 25 voucher and up to 100 towards glasses Join our Cycle to Work scheme via salary sacrifice Access to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community - join a committee or take part in our D&I initiatives and events Access to internal Mental Health First Aider Career development and recognition Immediate access to "Opportunity" our internal Learning and Development platform Required professional membership fees paid for Opportunity to win monthly OCS Awards Long service awards

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.