Premises manager

Your new companyYou will be joining a well-established Facilities Management operation delivering services across a schools contract in Bristol. The team provides a full range of services including mechanical and electrical engineering, cleaning, catering, and grounds maintenance, delivered on both a planned and reactive basis.Your new roleAs a Premises Manager, you will play a key role within the Commercial Property Maintenance team, supporting a portfolio of school sites in Bristol.This role is responsible for ensuring operational delivery is aligned with contract obligations, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and site compliance.Key responsibilities include:Managing Premises Assistants and overseeing service delivery across the school sitesEnsuring reactive and planned maintenance (PPM) activities are completed in line with SLAs and KPIsMaintaining compliance with all statutory requirements, including Health & Safety legislationOverseeing contractor activity and site operationsManaging stock, materials, and budgets to maintain service performanceMonitoring team performance and maintaining site standardsProducing accurate operational and compliance reportingSupporting emergency planning, including adverse weather scenariosParticipating in the on-call rotaWorking hours:Standard hours are 08:00 - 17:00.Flexibility required to cover Premises Assistant shifts during absence/holidays: Early shift: 06:00 - 15:00Late shift: 10:00 - 19:00On-call requirement:1 week in every 7 (Friday to Thursday)£75 weekly on-call allowanceAdditional overtime paid for any call-outsExpected call-out frequency: approximately once every 7 weeksWhat you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will need:Experience in Facilities Management service deliveryStrong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and COSHHIOSH Managing Safely qualificationExperience working with building maintenance systemsStrong communication skills across multiple stakeholder levelsAbility to prioritise and manage a demanding and varied workloadMust have a valid UK driving licence as you will be required to visit multiple sites when on callProven ability to deliver work on time and within budgetKnowledge of CAFM systems (Concept preferred)A proactive, 'can do' attitude with the ability to work independentlyWhat you'll get in returnSalary of up to £30,806Permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week)Additional on-call allowance (£75 per week) plus overtime for call-outsOpportunity to work within a structured Facilities Management environmentCareer development opportunities within a growing contractExposure to a varied and high-impact schools portfolioSupportive team environment with progression opportunitiesWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ