Facilities and Contract Manager

With the recent acquisition of significant new contracts in the Nelson/Tasman region our company is seeking a Facilities manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial cleaning and waste recycling contracts across multiple client sites.

 This is a hands-on role working alongside our Operations Manager with responsibility for a number of employees, client relationships, health and safety, premises management/oversight, and contract performance.

Our requirements:

·         While previous experience within this industry and facilities management is useful, our business fosters ongoing training encompassing the culture of our company’s ethics, team work and core operational foundations

·         Our key priorities are your ability to build strong relationships with clients and employees and your ability to accurately report key performance indicators and implement improvements as required

·         You ideally have:

o   Strong people management abilities including performance management and conflict resolution

o   Excellent client service, communication and relationship abilities

o   Competent planning, reporting and administrative skills

o   The ability to work independently, prioritise demands and make sound decisions under pressure

o   A full and current drivers licence and the ability to regularly travel between sites

o   The nature of our business will require working evening and weekend hours as required

Key responsibilities:

·         Supporting our Operations Manager with high quality delivery of commercial cleaning services across multiple contract sites

·         Maintain and foster client relationships through regular communication, site visits, reporting and resolution of issues

·         Ensure each cleaning contract meets agreed service levels, specifications, and performance targets

·         Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits, implementing corrective actions as required

·         Ensure compliance with H&S, and environmental requirements

·         Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, service quality and waste reduction at contract sites

·         Prepare monthly reports on H&S compliance, operational performance, staffing, client feedback and sustainability results

·         Support contract renewals and pursue new contract opportunities

·         Respond professionally to operational issues including urgent or after-hours matters

We offer:

·         A varied and responsible leadership position working with an experienced and professional team

·         A supportive work environment within an established and reputable commercial service business

·         A competitive remuneration package based on experience and abilities

·         A company vehicle, phone and laptop to be provided

·         Opportunities for professional development guided by experienced co-workers

·         A positive, professional, inclusive and respectful workplace within a well respected company that is an industry leader

This is a salaried position based on 30 hours per week at an annual salary of $50,250.00

Normal hours of work will be between 7am to 6pm rostered Monday to Sunday.

Your locations of work will be predominantly Richmond and Nelson properties.

This is a permanent position.