Total 11 Manager level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Preston, Lancashire

FACILITIES OPERATIONS MANAGER – REF 241145
£37,000 to £42,000 p.a. – Pay award pending
Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.
We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.
The Facilities service ensures that our outstanding campus and facilities are well-maintained, safe, and comfortable for our college community. We oversee building maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, building security, sustainability, and capital projects.
As a result of an exciting restructure of our Facilities Management Team, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Operations and Maintenance Manager to lead and enhance our facilities operations.
You will be accountable for providing outstanding leadership of the Facilities Operations, Statutory Compliance and Cleaning teams in the provision of first-class facilities, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment for our students, staff and visitors.
Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 22^nd November 2024
For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

The University of Central Lancashire is currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Operations Manager to join our growing Estates and Campus Services team based at our Burnley Campus.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management who is based at Preston; this is a new role providing the primary point of contact and coordination for all Estates and Facilities Management services at our Burnley Campus, which include security, cleaning, catering, maintenance, caretaking and on-site Health and Safety.
Our Burnley Campus is based just outside the town centre and consist of 4 buildings:
Newtown Mill – 4,500m2 (opening 2025)
Victoria Mill – 6,523m2
Sandygate Mill – 1,446m2
Sandygate Hall – 5,300m2
The buildings provide teaching, office, social, commercial, and residential accommodation to University staff and students.
The post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and sustainable environment for all who study, work, or live at Burnley Campus, including students, staff, visitors and partners – contributing to the attraction, recruitment and retention of students and staff. Most of the technical service delivery at the Burnley Campus will be via our appointed FM Contractor; but the post holder must have a full understanding of hard and soft services delivery and the associated compliance systems.
You will receive technical and management support from the central team at the main Preston Campus, however it is important to note that this role will be expected to take operational decisions at the Burnley Campus on a day-to-day basis; including coordinating the initial estates and facilities management response to incidents and emergencies during evenings and weekends.
The successful candidate will have an NVQ Level 4 in Facilities Management and hold a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or be working towards it) You will also have significant experience in a senior facilities management role and a sound knowledge and understanding of statutory legislation and current best practice relating to estates and facilities management. Your technical competence, qualifications and experience are vitally important to this role; however it will be your leadership style and ability to motivate and engage your team that will make you stand out above other candidates.
You will be confident in interacting with a wide range of stakeholders, as you will be responsible for maintaining effective working relations with a wide range of stakeholders.
Candidates must meet all the essential criteria to be considered for interview. This role is based in Burnley.

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A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Are you looking for the next step in your Pharmacy Technician career? Are you interested in a post that has variety, where you can utilise and enhance your organisational, leadership and management skills?Do you want to be involved in continuous improvement and service re-design?Will your passion for pharmacy and patient care be what makes you stand out from the rest?

If you answer yes to the above then we have a Pharmacy Technician Team Leader (Senior Pharmacy Technician) role on offer for the right candidate.

The post is Team Leader aligned to our Surgical Clinical Pharmacy Unit and you will be one of a team of five Team leaders across our pharmacy clinical and supply services working collaboratively with our Divisional Lead Pharmacists to ensure we deliver the best possible (and award winning) services for our patients, colleagues and service users, 365 days a year at Preston and Chorley Hospitals.

You will provide leadership and management to our clinical pharmacy technicians, medicines management pharmacy technicians and medicines management assistants (MMAs) and be the nominate professional lead for the MMAs.

In collaboration with Divisional Lead Pharmacist, you will be responsible for all aspects of operational management for services provided by our clinical pharmacy technicians, medicines management pharmacy technicians and medicines management assistants, including efficient and cost-effective operational performance; quality, safety and governance; and continuous improvement and service development in line with departmental objectives and priorities, Trust single improvement plan and in response to staff and patient experience.

Responsibilities include staff management and leadership, training and development and supporting health and well being of staff working within the clinical pharmacy unit.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

We value the professional and personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services.

The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible and accountable for planning, management and organisation of the medicines management and clinical services, satellite pharmacies and near patient dispensing schemes in the surgical CPU.
• Provide leadership to and manage the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants
• Responsible for effective utilisation of staff and for the management and planning of staff rosters to assure appropriate deployment of people and skills.
• Responsible for accurate and efficient management of pharmacy stock in satellite dispensaries
• Systems Administrator for pharmacy IT systems
• Develop and deliver structured training programmes and competency assessments for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants
• To record and analyse department activity, ensuring departmental and Trust KPI targets are met.
• Develop, review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Dispensary Policies. Proactively manage risk and maintain safety,
• To ensure services are designed, delivered and evaluated to meet service needs and to inform future practice.
• To continually look for ways to improve processes, services and patient safety within the services, pharmacy dept and the Trust
• To contribute to, implement and champion pharmacy Cost Improvement Plan initiatives


This advert closes on Sunday 20 Oct 2024

We value the professional and personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics, run fitness classes and organise mindfulness sessions. As an employer we have earned a reputation for focusing on the development of our staff and for being an organisation people are proud to work for. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for planning, management and organisation of the medicines management and clinical services, satellite pharmacies and near patient dispensing schemes in the surgical CPU. Provide leadership to and manage the work of Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants Responsible for effective utilisation of staff and for the management and planning of staff rosters to assure appropriate deployment of people and skills. Responsible for accurate and efficient management of pharmacy stock in satellite dispensaries Systems Administrator for pharmacy IT systems Develop and deliver structured training programmes and competency assessments for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants To record and analyse department activity, ensuring departmental and Trust KPI targets are met. Develop, review and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Dispensary Policies. Proactively manage risk and maintain safety, To ensure services are designed, delivered and evaluated to meet service needs and to inform future practice. To continually look for ways to improve processes, services and patient safety within the services, pharmacy dept and the Trust To contribute to, implement and champion pharmacy Cost Improvement Plan initiatives

Facilities Manager needed in Preston, £14.88ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1364130

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To manage the Building environment ensuring safe, compliant and quality services are provided and that all statutory requirements and procedures relating to legislation, fire and health and safety are undertaken.

2. To develop effective customer relationships, with internal and external customers, conducting Building User Group (BUG) meetings, and ensuring customer satisfaction with the service provided.

3. To coordinate actions emerging from the BUG user group, liaising with relevant services as appropriate, feeding back on activities and events relevant to the Building and its surrounding environment and taking ownership for the delivery of tasks and resolution of issues

4. To monitor and coordinate services and activities delivered within a building ensuring safe working practices are adhered to, working across services to provide a single holistic response to issues.

5. To implement the Estates Services Quality standards, monitoring adherence to agreed work procedures, resolving areas of non-compliance and meeting customer need.

6. To participate in inter-departmental project meetings and take an active part in regular Health & Safety and service level agreement meetings.

7. To manage the Facilities Supervisors & Cleaners including the organisation of work schedules, staff development meetings and appraisals. To participate in Disciplinary meetings or related issues and to monitor staff absenteeism.

8. To conduct/ participate in interview, selection and induction processes, ensuring appropriate recruitment, selection, induction, management and development of staff including overseeing the delivery of staff training in line with the Training Matrix.

9. To monitor compliance with health and safety legislation including hazard identification and auditing and routine testing/ checking of fire safety points / alarms. To ensure all documentation relating to health and safety matters are correct and up to date.

10. To utilise technology to manage service information and activity, targeting resources based on identified need.

11. To be committed to continuous service improvement within all Buildings, its environment and for our customers, identifying gaps in service provision and leading on service improvement projects.

12. To undertake regular visual, safety & appearance audits of buildings and their surrounding environment, taking ownership for service delivery in the building or work area.

13. To work collaboratively with other Facilities Managers and cover as required to ensure full services are delivered across the Estate.

14. To oversee event booking and delivery in a Building ensuring compliance with booking procedures, Health & Safety prior and during the event. To fully support and resource open days and event days held.

15. To maintain the security of buildings and to take initial control of emergency incidents. To ensure the opening and lockdown of the buildings and out of hours support.

16. Other reasonable duties as required by the Senior Facilities Manager.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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A client within the Public Sector based in Lancashire is currently recruiting for a Facilities Manager to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, contract position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to manage the Building environment ensuring safe, compliant and quality services are provided and that all statutory requirements and procedures relating to legislation, fire and health and safety are undertaken.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• develop effective customer relationships, with internal and external customers, conducting Building User Group (BUG) meetings, and ensuring customer satisfaction with the service provided
• coordinate actions emerging from the BUG user group, liaising with relevant services as appropriate, feeding back on activities and events relevant to the Building and its surrounding environment and taking ownership for the delivery of tasks and resolution of issues
• monitor and coordinate services and activities delivered within a building ensuring safe working practices are adhered to, working across services to provide a single holistic response to issues.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experiential learning.

IT Literacy and familiarity with computer packages i.e., Microsoft Office.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

• Demonstrable experience of managing multifunctional services and teams.
• Experience of working in a customer service environment and experience of customer liaison.
• Experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships across service areas and with a wide range of customers.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £17.55 p/h Umbrella Ltd. (approx. £14 p/h PAYE)

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.

Area Manager - Preston / Chorley

Maxim Facilities Management is one of the fastest growing independent facilities management companies in the UK. Our USP lies in our customer focussed approach and flat management structure, allowing us to respond rapidly and make important decisions swiftly for our customers. This customer-focused approach has enabled us to attract business from a wide range of prestigious businesses and public sector organisations across the UK.

The Position is to work as Part of Our Team to deliver services and manage contracts for various sectors around Preston and Chorley areas. In some cases, you may be asked to work in other areas to assist the business. You will work predominantly Monday to Friday, some weekend work will be required for business needs.

A company car along with a Fuel Card , Company Phone & laptop will be supplied. Applicants must be flexible and adaptable and be able to manage change.

The role will involve visiting sites during the cleaning shifts, monitoring, recruitment and training, along with health & safety checks if necessary the covering of jobs and organising relief staff for sickness and holiday cover.

Cleaning tasks can include Toilets, Changing Rooms, Vacuuming, Dusting, Internal, Mopping, Sweeping & Floor Buffing & Occasionally Carpet Cleaning.

Your role will be very varied but will include:
- Client liaison and contract management, Monthly client meetings
- Staff liaison, HR-related staff meetings
- Induction and training of staff on equipment, cleaning practices and use of chemicals.
- Conducting on-site audits
- Setting up new contracts will include creating cleaning specifications and inducting new staff
- Covering annual leave/sickness/helping when required. Required to clean as a last resort
- Placing stock orders and maintaining budgets
- Manage holidays and absences within the team, ensuring there is adequate coverage and that cleaning standards are not reduced
- Recruitment of cleaning staff

Personal attributes and experience:
- Commercial cleaning experience, ideally in a school environment
- Experience in a Supervisory / Managerial role
- Flexible approach to your working week
- Reliable and hardworking
- Self-motivated
- Hold a full clean manual driving licence & happy travelling
- Able to work on Ipad/laptops

If you meet the Cleaning Area Manager requirements and feel the role would be a good fit for you, then please apply today! If you require further information, please send us an email.

- Full Training will be given
- A Uniform will be provided.
- A Full Clean Driving Licence (Manual) Is Essential.

This is a full-time Permanent position offering on annual salary of £28,000.

We do endeavour to get back to all applicants however, this is not always possible due to the high volume of applications that we receive.

Your new company

A leading logistics and storage company based in the Lancashire region is recruiting a facilities manager on a temporary basis, with the possibility to go permanent.

They are seeking an experienced FM to manage the on-site compliance, health and safety, and day-to-day management of the facility. The primary function of this role is to ensure the working environment, and the wider company portfolio is kept safe, efficient, and most importantly compliant.
The core duties will involve:

- Oversee all maintenance and repairs on company property
- Manage the contractors on site performing specialist work
- Inspect contractors work post completion
- Develop the compliance and H&S strategy
- Implement procedures to improve compliance
- Manage the Facilities Management budget
- Supervise the team of on-site facilities staff
- Oversee office relocation projects

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will require:
- Significant experience in Facilities Management and excellent knowledge of compliance
- Technical knowledge of HVAC, M&E, fire safety, asbestos and legionella
- People management experience
- IOSH/NEBOSH qualification
- Driving Licence

What you'll get in return

- 37 hours per week
- 6-month temporary contract, with possibility to go permanent
- Circa £50k salary
- Additional company benefits packag

What you need to do now


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Your New Role



We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Facilities Team Leader to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Garth, Ulnes Walton, Leyland PR26 8NE. This role is based on-site with free parking available; it is not accessible by public transport.



There will be a need to work 1 in 4 weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).



At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.



Facilities Team Leader plays an important part in ensuring the planned and reactive maintenance work within the prisons is carried out in a safe, compliant and timely manner.



The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place).

You will be responsible for:

Assist in and supervise the delivery of a range of facilities services to the prison in line with contractual commitments. Compliance focused.
Help to maintain standards as set out in the Service Level Agreement.
Communicate problems and concerns promptly through line management ensuring quick resolution.
Ensure the health, safety and security of staff, contractors, premises, and equipment by encouraging and monitoring best practices at all times.
Check and sign timesheets in accordance with procedures.
Ensure all requirements are met through liaising with HMPS management to receive and manage expectations.
This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.


What makes this role unique is you will ensure all compliance and safety in the establishment is met, building a strong relationship with the client. Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).



We want to hear from you if you have/are:

Previous experience of working within the Facilities/Estate management arena.
Facilities Management qualifications are advantageous.
A level 3 qualification in a trade is advantageous but not essential, with Plumbing being ideal.
Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance.
IT Literate.
Team management, working on own initiative, understand deadlines and priority.
Management of engineers, dealing with customer and client.


Ideally you will be qualified in IOSH with experience in Facilities Management.



In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have a calm attitude under pressure and experience in using Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.





What we offer you



When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program



Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
On site - free use of gym, staff mess


We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.



We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.





Who is Amey?



We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.
Our leading data and analytics capability enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.


To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk





Application Guidance



Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.



Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!



We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Senior Facilities Manager to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-month initial contract.

Location: Preston

Job role/responsibilities:
To provide leadership, ownership, accountability, and direction across the Facilities Management department to support delivery of the constabulary's strategic aims and objectives.

• Develop and deliver strategies and policies for all aspects of Facilities Management, ensuring effective compliance in line with regulatory and legislative requirements to meet the needs of the Constabulary and its customers.
• Provide professional support, guidance, advice and prepare reports for the EFM Executive Leadership Team (ELT), the OPCC, and other Service Users on matters included within the area of responsibilities.
• Ensure departmental resilience by providing cover for other departmental managers and making business decisions in their absence as agreed by the Head of Department
• Contribute to the development of effective and efficient property portfolio and services, including build, acquisition, and disposal of property, building replacement and capital investment plan.
• Be responsible for leading, daily management and function of the Facilities Management department.
• To be responsible for performance management across the Facilities Management department, including but not limited to SLAs, specifications, procurement, and contract management.
• Be responsible for leading, overall management, monitoring and compliance across the range of FM services force wide.
• Manage, monitor, review, and report on contracted service functions across the Force within own area of responsibility.
• Ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are in place with regards to Business Continuity.

Knowledge/Experience required:

• Experience of a managing a high quality, measurable, customer focused business support service.
• Experience of formulating and developing strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Experience of contract management and tendering processes in line with established Force procurement practices and frameworks.
• An understanding of capital accounting, use of Red Book valuations and RICS service charges code of practice.
• Experience of managing and knowledge of RICS GP Surveying, compliant valuations, including asset, market, and insurance.
• Experience of preparing and delivering management information, briefings, and reports.
• Negotiating and influencing with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications required:

• Degree in Business or Facilities Management or equivalent qualification.
• Qualification in a relevant Health and Safety area, e.g. IOSH or NEBOSH.
• Membership of professional body (e.g. IWFM, CIOB).
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962. Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a referral scheme in place of up to £250.