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Elton Recruitment are excited to be working on this rare opportunity. Our client is developing their first aparthotel, which is due to open in early 2025. The facilities manager will oversee all aspects of the property's facilities and ensure that all facilities jobs and work orders are carried out efficiently, including repair and upkeep to ensure a high standard of safety. This role will involve managing a team of technicians, coordinating with external contractors, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety standards. Some weekends and out of hours shift may be required.

The important part!
• Starting salary £50,000 + bonus
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Holiday flex scheme
• Season ticket travel loan
• Company rewards
• Private dental & healthcare

Duties include, but are not limited to:

* To put in place and monitor effective procedures for the services team, including the supervision of contractors.

* Develop and implement a comprehensive Facilities plan for the new property.

* Witness the testing, and commissioning of all building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, and security systems, as well as the handover of the buildings

* Hire, train, and manage a team of Facilities staff, ensuring they are prepared for the opening and ongoing operations

* Ensuring all Health and Safety obligations and Duty of Care are met effectively and that all routine checks are in place and carried out (to include regular auditing and setting of SLAs).

* Facilities and testing of all fire and life safety equipment

* Compliance of BSA 2022 and conditions of the Fire Risk assessment are met at all times

* Ensure the effective monitoring and record keeping of all PPMs.

* To promote and implement sustainability initiatives as directed by the Company

* Provision of effective response to emergency queries out of normal office hours to include attending site if appropriate

* To include prompt rectification of cleaning and Facilities issues arising, or escalation of serious areas of concern and large works.

* Completion of thorough monthly inspection reports and audit of interim inspection reports as and when required

* Effective cost and control review of expenditure and accounts, including presenting accounts and monthly budget reviews

* Collaborate with other departments (Housekeeping, Front Office, etc.) to ensure seamless guest service and support operational efficiency.

Candidate Attributes

* Previous experience in High End Residential Property Management for a minimum of 2 years (or hotels, aparthotels)

* A good understanding of BMS / HVAC, Electrical, plumbing, etc

* An understanding of the principal aspects of legislation relating to the management of Residential

* Knowledge of Health & Safety to include COSHH and RIDDOR and carrying out risk assessments,

* Experience of budget management, and financial reporting

* Willingness to undertake further training as required

* Ability to form positive relationships with and between residents, staff, contractors, representatives of outside agencies and employees

* Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call as required

If you are interested in this role, apply today by clicking on the link below and submit your C.V.
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