Facilities Manager

at  MULTIMATIC

Location: Multimatic Technical Centre Europe, Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Multimatic is a global automotive supply company providing hardware and engineering services to OEMs around the world. Its UK based engineering division, Multimatic Technical Centre Europe (MTCE), is a leading supplier of engineering and vehicle development services to major automotive OEMs and a growing number of niche vehicle manufacturers. Specialties include suspension systems, vehicle dynamics, carbon fibre structural components, mechanisms and mechatronics.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management of all MTCe facilities, sites and IT infrastructure. Ensuring that the needs of the organisation, employees, and/or visitors are met including the cleanliness, safety and security of all buildings, equipment and grounds.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of managing multi-site facilities
• Strong knowledge of IT hardware and infrastructure management
• Experience working with H&S advisor in an industrialised/manufacturing business
• Good communication and professional presentation skills
• Leadership, man management and conflict resolution skills
• Capable of organising and managing priorities
• Computer literate, with advanced MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel skills/abilities, MS Project expertise preferred
• Minimum HNCHND third level qualifications.
  If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
  We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
  As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

• Manage overall buildings and sites including the services provided within all facilities
• Create and maintain a suitable environment for the purpose and needs of the facilities
• Work in conjunction with Corporate IT to ensure that strategy is implemented and hardware/software /infrastructure requirements are maintained to the agreed standards
• Manage and develop Health and Safety policy including the H & S committee
• Use best business practice to manage and reduce operational costs
• Manage budgets for various facility needs and expenses (including new asset implementations/launches)
• Evaluate costs for various services and goods before choosing the best options for the facility
• Manage the maintenance of the buildings and equipment including repairs or contracting maintenance services as required
• Track building upkeep as well as anticipated long & short-term improvements and maintenance
• Keep the surrounding grounds properly cared for and landscaped
• Ensure the security of the building by researching and implementing various security measures in keeping with overall security policies
• Respond to emergency situations or other urgent issues involving the facilities.
• Support and adhere to policies, procedures, and operational guidelines related to established quality management systems.
• Maintain a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.