Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title - Facilities Manager

Division - Airbus Helicopters UK

Location - Kidlington, Oxford

Hours - 37.5 per week

Contract Type - Permanent

Reporting to - Site Services & HSE Manager

About our team...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No.1 Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

To manage specific AHUK facilities, and additionally take responsibility for the security of the company facilities.

Main responsibilities

• To manage the maintenance of the building. This includes all structural and cosmetic aspects, both internally and externally, as well as the plumbing, mechanical and electrical support services within the hanger.
  
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules to minimise equipment downtime.
  
• Ensure compliance with government regulations i.e. The Fire Safety Regulations.
  
• Engaging with the procurement team for the management and negotiation of contracts and assisting with ITT’s.
  
• Engage with sub-contractors for the completion of specialist works and where necessary supervising and escorting these works.
  
• Develop and manage annual financial budgets, track utility expenses and justify capital expenditure for major maintenance projects.
  
• Support the team with sustainability management, monitoring of energy consumption and implementing ‘green’ initiatives.
  
• To take responsibility for the security of the company’s facilities at Oxford and Aberdeen, including personnel security.
  
• Any other adhoc duties that may be required in line with the Facilities and HSE team.
  

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, as far as required for carrying out the role of Facilities Manager, is essential.
  
• Ability to research regulations associated with the principle accountabilities of Facilities Manager is essential.
  
• General knowledge of building works, heating, ventilation and electrical supplies is desirable.
  

About you

• An organised approach to the work is essential, as is good inter-personal skills to explain how the necessary facilities management within AHUK could affect individual members of staff. An ability to deal with sub-contractors in a clear manner and insistence upon quality completion is essential.
  

Additional requirements

• Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.
  
• Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.
  
• All candidates must possess the current, legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Airbus will not be able to offer sponsorship for any employment Visa's.
  

The Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - single cover for employees paid by the company
  
• Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic
  
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion.
  
• Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
  
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Technology ( employee purchase scheme)
  
• Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)
  
• Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Health-care Cash Scheme
  
• Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme)
  
• Health Assessments
  
• Travel Insurance
  
• Shopping vouchers/discounts
  
• Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)
  

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Facility Management and Real Estate

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.