Estates and facilities manager

Job Description

Estates and Facilities ManagerLocation: NorthamptonshireSalary: £35000-£38000I am currently recruiting for an Estate and Facilities Manager for a beautiful country manor hotel in rural Northamptonshire.It is currently undergoing a renovation, so this would be a great time to Join a grwoing comapny with big plans.Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Health & Safety policy, Fire Safety/Evacuation policy and Emergency Action Procedure.
• Create and maintain Health & Safety/Fire Risk Assessments for all departments.
• Train all staff in all aspects of safe practices at work
• Conduct regular fire drills; check the audibility of all alarms and record reactions of staff. Conduct additional training where necessary
• Maintain good levels of communication with the local Fire Department and EHO
• Conduct regular Health/Safety and Fire Audits
• Ensure resort compliance with the disability act and train/purchase items where necessary
• Assist with employee motivation and reward programmes
• Organise first aid training for staff and correct procedures for First Aiders and reporting of accidents
• Ensure Health & Hygiene of resort is maintained i.e effective waste disposal, pest control, cleaning procedures
• Monitor staff training and standard operating procedures development within departments, initiate company total quality management standards.
• Develop staff initiation programmes
• Perform Contract Maintenance (continual checking of existing contracts with suppliers i.e gas, electric, water, telephone, audio and visual, drains, fire alarms, CCTV)
• Assist in creating procedure to develop the security of the site and cash. Assume responsibility for maintaining alarm systems and codes and gate codes.
• Perform all duties as required within the confines of the business as directed by the General Manager to maximise the profitability of the business
• Carry out Duty Management shifts as and when required
• Conduct regular checks/audits on standards of facilities available
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment for all and comply with all legal requirements and recommendations, including legionella, P.A.T & emergency light testing
• Continue to reduce and work towards a friendlier environment through carbon reduction and recycling

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