Facilities Team Supervisor

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £29,647 to £31,460, with potential progression once in post to £35,388

Background

LRAT is the University department that looks after teaching and study spaces. These spaces have capacities between 4 and 500. A small team of 6 regularly checks rooms and carries out small repairs to room fabric and furniture and reassure students. Some of the 400 spaces are in our 6 entire buildings, which are subject to the greater regime of whole-building management.

The Facilities Team are in the front line of ensuring students are safe and happy. The team carry out many tasks – building reception, health and safety checks, furniture repair and layout resetting, minor repairs and looking after the needs of disabled students. The team cover from 08:00 to 22:15 weekdays and 09:00 to 19:00 on Saturdays and Sundays. We are looking for a flexible person as supervisor, who can motivate and look after this team.

Role Summary

You will manage facilities support for the department including implementation of the Health and Safety Policy and the development and delivery of minor work projects. In order to flexibly use resource, you may be offered the opportunity to work elsewhere in the department or

Person Specification

• Educated to A Level standard, or equivalent level 3 qualification such as a Level 3 NVQ, or level 3 national diploma or relevant facilities work experience evidencing the skills and ability to undertake the role.
• Minimum of GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics and English at GCSE or equivalent level 2 qualification.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a facilities or buildings management role, including experience of project work.
• In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation; a Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH would be an advantage.
• Membership of a recognised Facilities Management Association eg British Institute of Facilities Management would be an advantage.
• Experience of managing budgets and procuring goods.
• Adept at motivating teams
• Able to work in weekday evenings and weekend daytimes

Informal enquiries can be made to Gareth Rainford (g.d.rainford@bham.ac.uk)

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