Facilities Officer-Security

Interaction Recruitment are pleased to be recruiting on behalf of their client based in Solihull for a Facilities Officer – Security, Cleaning and Reception Services to join their expanding team on a permanent basis.

Location: Predominantly Solihull however there will be a requirement to visit other sites in Shirley, London and Cardiff as and when required so Full clean driving licence and your own transport is essential

Hours: 8.30 – 5pm but you will be required to be on 24/7 call out 1 in every 4 weeks

Salary: £26,000per yearDOE plus Standby Payment daily rate Mon – Thurs: £25, Fri and Sat: £30 and Sun and Bank holiday £40

If you are subsequently “called out” and are eligible for overtime, you will receive a normal overtime payment for any time worked after the first hour

Purpose of Role: To manage all physical security and cleaning related aspects within our buildings and to ensure procedures are adhered to at all times in accordance with current regulatory requirements. To co-ordinate Reception Services staff across Solihull and Shirley sites to achieve an exceptional service.

Duties: Being part of the stand by rota which operates outside of normal working hours and is remunerated (1 in 4 weeks)

Facilities: Liaising with all users across the Group by advising and assisting them to enable them to continue to do their job i.e. in relation to their work station, furniture etc

Co-ordinate Reception Services across Solihull/Shirley sites to ensure a high level of professionalism is displayed at all times

Co-ordinate provision of cleaning services across the portfolio to ensure SLA’s are met and standards maintained

Carry out monthly cleaning inspections to ensure compliance. Meet with cleaning contractors monthly to discuss and resolve issues

Be fully conversant with all contracts in place relating to security and cleaning. Assist with tendering process for relevant contracts where necessary to ensure value for money

Carry out contract tenders as required by Property Manager and Facilities manager as per Facilities procedures, attend regular contract meetings, produce and document meeting minutes as necessary

Obtaining quotations for works and projects as per Facilities procedures

Participate in Duty Officer rota to ensure a constant Facilities presence across the 3 sites

Security: Manage in house manned security team and conduct weekly review meetings to ensure SLA’s and assignments instructions are adhered to

Ensure compliance to security regulations

Investigate any security issues raised by Management or employees

Ensure full Data Protection Act compliance by Facilities and contracted staff when operating any security systems i.e. access control, CCTV systems

Carry out quarterly audit of all on site security systems

Carry out monthly security walkabouts ensuring weekend and night walkabouts are included

Key Skills:

Must have previous Facilities and Security experience

Good understanding of IT & Security Management Systems, BMS, Security Access Systems and Microsoft Packages

Access to transport 24/7, car owner and driver

please apply