Facilities Coordinator

Apleona Ireland • Cork

Grand Parade 8, Cork

from today

We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Coordinator to be based in Ballincollig, Cork

Working Pattern: Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-16:00 

***16 month Fixed-Term Contract***

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Management of Facilities team in the provision of services to the site including: Mechanical/electrical, Access Control systems, Housekeeping, Catering, Hospitality, Cleaning and Move Management.
  • Assisting with the implementation of Company Health and Safety policy
  • Management of external contractors and suppliers to ensure optimal service levels are attained at minimum cost.
  • Manage the approval of supplier invoices and ensure these are accurately recharged to business units.
  • Management of Cleaning and Catering contracts on a day to day basis to ensure a high standard of service
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of Operating Procedures for the Facilities Department.
  • Preparation of Monthly Reports on the activities of the Facilities Department for presentation to the client.
  • Management of the team with focus on training, performance management and personal development.
  • Putting forward proposals for restructuring service delivery.
  • Respond to business needs by building flexibility into the service delivery model.
  • Ensure any changes to contracts and other service agreements are documented and communicated.
  • Ability to write and implement procedures to ensure good customer service.
  • Monitor and achieve performance targets for all service activities and reports on volumes processed, speed and reliability.
  • Maintain communications with business to identify their current and future needs, and ensure the services provided meet these needs.
  • Manage third party suppliers by monitoring service levels, rates and communication.
  • Provide Monthly Management information as detailed within SLA/KPI.
  • Meet with Vendor representatives as required ensuring services are delivered as agreed.
  • Oversee budget control and monitoring and ensure operation costs are in keeping within budget forecast.
  • Verify all incoming third party invoices and escalate any discrepancies.
  • Actively work to develop and confirm with the Business Continuity Plan.
  • Provide Project Management Support as required.
  • Ensure staff are motivated and performing to the best of their ability, and commit time to ensuring that sites are suitably managed and staffed.
  • Develops flexible, multi-skilled staff, working as a team to ensure there are sufficient resources to cover all jobs at all times.
  • Coordinate and undertake staff appraisals as required.
  • Ensure that all requests from School are properly recorded and reported.
  • Make sure that all PPM planning is up to date

 

 Qualifications and experience

  • Diploma in Facility Management and/or previous related experience a distinct advantage.
  • Previous experience of generating monthly reports
  • Previous people management experience essential.
  • Previous experience of managing contractors essential.
  • Previous experience in a client orientated profession essential. 
  • Good understanding of human resource management and full understanding of Facilities related services.
  • Previous experience in financial budgeting, management and control techniques.
  • Working knowledge of service provision contracts and contract administration procedures

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Ref. 17697

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