Facilities Specialist

Job Description Facilities LeadLocation: Kettering Head Office & local site travel requiredSalary: 36,000 per annumHours: Full time 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday (with occasional out-of-hours first responder duties)About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Lead to join a multi-site office and warehouse environment.You will take ownership of facilities operations, supporting site safety, service delivery and continuous improvement across Head Office and nearby support sites.This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, managing contractors, coordinating services and maintaining high workplace standards.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond professionally and promptly to urgent facilities issues and emergency call-outs.Act as key holder and first responder, supporting site security and access requirements outside normal hours.Develop, manage and improve preventative maintenance schedules.Monitor facilities requests and aim to improve service response performance.Support budget planning and track expenditure against forecasts.Lead contractor management, including tenders, quotations, risk assessments and project delivery.Support workspace development and space planning projects.Coordinate essential site services including reception, security, cleaning, mail, waste management and consumables.Carry out regular site inspections, reporting maintenance issues and arranging repairs.Support Fire Safety, First Aid and wider Health & Safety initiatives.Manage procurement of consumables and services to ensure best value.Travel between local sites and occasionally to external locations as required.About YouWe are looking for someone who is time served in a Facilities or Site Management role, comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.You will have:Strong communication and relationship-building skillsAbility to remain calm and make decisions under pressureExperience managing budgets and supplier relationshipsExcellent project and time management skillsProficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint)A practical, flexible and proactive working styleFull, clean UK driving licenceAbility to act as a first responder if living within reasonable proximity to the siteDesirable Qualifications & Experience (Training May Be Provided)Facilities Management, Health & Safety or related qualificationsIOSH or safety management certificationFirst Aid, Fire Safety, PAT testing, asbestos or legionella awarenessBasic CAD or workplace planning software experienceWorking HoursTypically 08:00 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 13:00 FridaySome out-of-hours key holder and first responder duties requiredBenefitsCompetitive salary of 36,000 per annumTraining and professional development opportunitiesOpportunity to work in a dynamic multi-site environment

Created: 2026-03-07