National Facilities Manager

At Best Food Logistics we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability, and individuality sets us apart from our competitors. We are passionate about the industry and always seeking talented individuals to join us on our journey. We operate across 3 Distribution Centres & 3 out-base locations, which provide full national coverage. Our customer base includes some of the UK’s biggest hospitality and QSR chains such as KFC, Burger King, Pret and Nando’s.

An exciting new role has become available within the Senior Team for an experienced National Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the facilities and services within Best Food Logistics estate, throughout the UK.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the facilities at 6 premises across the business with a small team of colleagues at each of the 3 main locations.

Whilst this role requires frequent travel to all 6 sites, it offers you the opportunity to work from any one of our 3 main locations.

What we’re looking for

• Strong Maintenance Engineering background
• Proven track record of operating within a large Scale FMCG Sector
• Experience of refrigeration plant both ammonia and CO2
• Project Management skills
• Understanding of budgetary management
• Experience and understanding of Microsoft and computerised maintenance management system
• Experience of contributing to a multi-functional operational management team
• Ability to complete report writing etc.
• Competent in the use and development of Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Contractor Management
• Experience in dealing with Insurers and HSE
• Knowledge of LOLER, LEV and Pressure Systems Safety Regulations

In the role of National Facilities Manager, you will manage the sites to ensure that we are Health & Safe and Legal and to ensure the continued safety of all colleagues and that all facilities are fit for purpose, well-maintained and fully compliant with all statutory requirements.

This will include:

• Through a small team at each of our locations, managing the maintenance, statutory compliance and upkeep of the incoming and outgoing services associated with the refrigeration plant, including the buildings and assets at each of our locations
• Develop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance life-cycle requirements
• Responsibility for utilities and services - general utilities to include water, gas and electricity, effluent, equipment, air handling and ventilation, Compressors, boilers and steam generation, fire alarm, emergency lighting, buildings, and fabrication
• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections
• You will be required to create tender specifications, analysis, supplier bids, suppler service level agreements
• Ensuring that the sites have appropriate always accreditation/permits and operate in compliance with all relevant legislative standards
• Prioritising spend/resources and activity across the sites to ensure that proactive and reactive work result in maximum service effectiveness
• Through the On-Site teams directing and monitoring all site services contracts and works performed to ensures compliance with site and regulatory safety standards and delivery of activity in line with contracted agreement
• Providing leadership and direction to ensure that colleagues are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering their potential
• Setting and managing annual revenue and capex budgets, balancing efficiency, and effectiveness to ensure services are provided within agreed parameters
• Identify, prioritise, and create proposals to maintain and develop the site services in line with Business Team/Group strategic objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering or related qualification, such as project management, business management or construction management
• Further relevant Facilities Management qualifications and membership of FM industry organisations such as IWFM
• Experience of managing different properties across multiple sites
• IOSH or NEBOSH Qualifications
• Exceptional communications skills and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative working style and ability to remain calm even when under pressure
• A hands on approach to ensure matters are dealt with efficiently and affectively
• Tech savvy and ready to embrace modern building technology and FM related systems
• A working knowledge of financial principles and practices
• A working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systems
• A working knowledge of procurement and contracts
• A sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Experience of managing a multi-million pound budget

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk