Facilities and Project Manager

Job Description

Company backgroundSuperBike Factory was founded in 2010, and today with our market-leading brands of SuperBikeFactory.com, WeWantYourMotorbike.com, WeBuyAnyBike.com, and SuperBikeLoans.co.uk, we are the largest retailer of used motorbikes in Europe.By putting our customers first, and providing the only true end-to-end online consumer experience in the sector, the team at SuperBike Factory prides itself in offering a complete choice of quality used motorbikes available in the market.With our industry-leading preparation facilities at our operational hubs in Cheshire, Donington Park, and West Yorkshire, we have the ability to offer customers a used motorbike coupled with total peace of mind in terms of its quality; supported by our ExcellentTrustpilot rating.SuperBike Factory has grown significantly in recent years, underpinned by significant investment in the business with the development of the largest production facilities in Europe, the opening of our retail site at the iconic Donington Park race circuit,and additional direct-to-consumer showroom facilities around the UK.With over 300 colleagues, we recognise that people are at the heart of what SuperBike Factory does, hence we offer industry-leading benefits packages, apprenticeship schemes, and an opportunity to succeed and develop in a fast-moving and fun business.We are backed by one of the most successful private equity houses in Europe. This is an exciting time to join the organisation at the start of a transformational period of growth.You dont have to love motorbikes to work here, although many of our team have turned their passion into their career!Role

• We are looking for an experienced Facilities & Project Manager to provide support to the Property Director and assist with all aspects of facilities, property, and projects.
• Working from the office in Macclesfield. The role will involve occasional travel to other UK sites when required. A home working administration day is welcomed.
• The role will involve UK travel as we continue to acquire/open more sites acrossthe UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage hard and soft facilities maintenance schedules ensuring that statutory requirements are met and maintained across all sites liaising with external contractors and key stakeholderse.g. LEV Testing, Compressor Pressure System Tests,PAT Testing, Gas Safety Certificate, Plant inspection, air con, etc
• Maintain all external contracts renewal and review - SLAs / maintenance.
• Manage and continuously improve internal filing systems for multi-sites.
• Ensure that effective relationships are maintained with key suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure all work required to be undertaken on site is covered with all appropriate contractor paperwork, work permits, RAMS, scope of work, insurance details, etc
• Review risk assessments as necessary and ensure all tasks are completed within the specified timescales.
• Be the first point of call for all facilities internal and external.
• Carry out routine site audits reporting on facilities defects, proposing remedies and costs as they arise across all sites e.g. Building fabric maintenance, fixtures, and fittings repair, kitchen equipment, flooring, doors, lighting, etc
• Work closely with the Maintenance Operative to ensure maintenance work is completed as specified.
• Undertake assessments of completed maintenance work.
• Property sourcing, searching for suitable properties to be considered for new site locationsspeaking to agents, collating the results and shortlisting based on criteria.
• Complete market research and competitor analysis.
• Act as a support aid for new site development, design planning using CAD, chasing project tasks, tracking Gannt charts, and planning timescales.
• Occasional sourcing of suppliers/contractors, materials, furniture, and equipment as required.
• Place orders with suppliers, coordinating deliverywhere when how.
• Support recurring maintenance works, support contracted recurring work, support maintenance planning, site coordination, compliance, and contractor management.
• Liaise closely with the Health & Safety Officer and Risk Management consultants to support with launching of the online Health & Safety training system ensuring employee training records are completed, maintained and compliant.
• Assisting with department office relocation projects as required.
• Attend to other ad hoc tasks and project work to meet business demands.

Essential

• Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle.
• Experience/exposure to a facilities role with commercial refurbishment and fit-out industry knowledge would be beneficial.
• Previous project support/planning experience is essential.
• Experience in the management of external suppliers, contractors and consultants.
• Experience of working with risk assessments and exposure to H&S.
• Experience using CAD design software, Excel, and use of common formulas, Gantt Charts, Powerpoint, etc

Key Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Hardworking, with an eye for detail
• Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Resourceful and self-sufficient.
• Positive, flexible, hands-on, can-do attitude
• Ability to think on your feet and be comfortable making business decisions
• The role involves constant change therefore, the ability to manage continuous change is essential.

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