Job Description

About The Role
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager to come and join the property team at our head office in Birchwood, Warrington.
The Facilities team is responsible for maintaining all SBR sites, ensuring that all colleagues and visitors are in a clean, safe environment while on site. You'll work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure that FM services meet their needs, providing a Help Desk service that is efficient and effective and takes into account changing service levels, priorities, policy changes and technological developments.
Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing, coaching and motivating the facilities team and providing technical guidance, legislative support.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations by reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and maintaining and updating statutory documentation.
• Manage fluctuating demands, prioritising urgent requests while balancing stakeholder needs effectively.
• Oversee service delivery, actively monitoring supplier performance, resolving issues that may arise, and ensuring adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
• Conduct regular site inspections to proactively identify and address maintenance issues.
• Audit external suppliers, ensuring service quality, health and safety compliance, and contractual adherence.
• Review and approve work orders, purchase orders, supplier quotations, and specifications to maintain cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Monitor and assess team performance, identifying skill gaps and enhancing competencies to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, identifying and onboarding new providers where necessary.
• Support the implementation of a new Computer Aided Facilities Management system, (CAFM) assisting stakeholders, the facilities team, and suppliers.
• Ensure stakeholders are kept informed, providing regular updates on the status of works and key operational matters.

Your role will involve line managing a team, coaching and developing your direct reports and promoting a strong commitment to customer focus and excellence in delivery.
What can we offer you in return? You'll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK's largest equipment rental provider. We provide an Industry leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.
About You
If you join the team we'll provide you with everything you need and ensure you are equipped for success. We'll talk to you about your training and personal development needs and what you'd like to do to further your career and support your future aspirations.
To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill-set and behaviours:

• Min of 2 years relevant experience in repairs/facilities management for both hard and soft services, preferably in a multi-site role.
• Member of Institute of Workplace Facilities Management Institute (desirable or working towards)
• NEBOSH qualification (desirable or working towards).
• Knowledge of current and upcoming safety regulations and statutory compliance standards.
• Strong technical proficiency, including experience with CAFM and Purchase Order systems. (Coupa experience desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in liaising with colleagues, suppliers, and third parties, ensuring all written communication is professional and appropriate for the audience.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial and commercial awareness, with the ability to interpret and assess financial data. (Desirable).
• Experience leading and developing teams, driving performance and managing people. (Desirable).
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks across a diverse property portfolio.
• Pro-active problem solver with the ability to anticipate issues and implement solutions prior to escalation.
• Procurement and negotiation skills with the ability to identify costs saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Member of IWFM - Desirable.

About Us
Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.
Our people are at the heart of our values and they're our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.
Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We're raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You'll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.

Skills Required