Your new companyOur client are a large, multinational retail chain with stores across the UK. They are hiring a Regional Facilities Manager to join their team on a permanent basis, covering their South East England region (London included). Working hours are Monday-Friday with hybrid working on offer.Your new roleAs Regional Facilities Manager, you will consistently manage and supervise all planned and reactive maintenance of stores in the region, utilising a CAFM system. You will operate in a field-based role, including visits to the regional offices and to stores in your region across London & the South East. You will lead meetings with the ops teams and discussions with contractors, as well as ensure an efficient and co-operative working environment. You will perform due diligence to minimise costs and maintain accurate records. Other duties will include:

• Liaises with Operations on reactive maintenance requests and acts as expert on all matters pertaining to facilities management within respective region.
• Reviews and authorises work orders and proposals.
• Supervises the repair and maintenance of all stores within respective area.
• Ensures consistency in the delivery of planned maintenance.
• Creates and distributes Requests for Proposals to minimise costs of large-scale work.
• Manages the agreed budget for repair and maintenance of stores within respective area and reports results in region and nationally.
• Implements the National Maintenance Strategy.
• Analyses and reports on data from CAFM system, taking action as necessary.
• Provides training to Operations on facilities management.
• Is responsible for the recording and management of technical systems in the CAFM system.

What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role you will require relevant experience within facilities management across a high-volume portfolio. You will also require:

• Degree qualification or equivalent
• Facilities Management experience within a retail environment
• Experience working across a high-volume portfolio
• Experience using CAFM systems
• Organisational skills & attention to detail
• Facilities Management experience within food sector is desirable

What you'll get in returnWhen successful in securing this role, you will receive a permanent contract with a large, well-known retail provider with a great reputation as an employer. You will also receive:

• £50,000 - £70,000 starting salary (depending on experience), rising annually to £94,240
• 2 days remote working
• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• In-office flexi time
• Pension scheme
• Private employee medical insurance after 6 months
• Company sick pay scheme
• Company maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Long service rewards
• Various other company benefits

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