Assistant Facilities Manager

We are seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to ensure the safe, compliant and competent delivery of facility services across the contract. This role supports the Regional Facilities Manager (RFM) and plays a key part in maintaining an excellent and reliable workplace experience for all users of the building., We are looking for someone who can confidently oversee site maintenance, respond calmly to daily operational challenges, and support a team of Placemakers working across a regional area. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to think clearly under pressure and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe, compliant and fully operational environment.,

• Oversee the delivery of all planned, reactive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Lead, support and develop a small facilities team, including rostering, welfare, recruitment and performance management.
• Act as a daily point of contact for emergencies and escalations, ensuring swift, calm and effective response (e.g., fire alarms).
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, onsite security, cleaning teams, supply chain partners and specialist contractors.
• Manage subcontractor activity, including permit control, paperwork checks and escorting where required.
• Conduct quality audits and support technical, cleaning and environmental audit activity.
• Complete management-task PPMs and assist with PPMs and remedial works when needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation such as audits, COSHH, SOPs and health & safety records.
• Ensure all sites are effectively staffed through proactive rostering and absence cover.
• Ensure the building remains safe, compliant and fully available for all users at all times.
  
  Experience working within a facilities, engineering or cleaning services environment.
• Proven supervisory and organisational skills, with the ability to work proactively and independently while following guidance from management.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across teams and suppliers.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how high-quality service delivery contributes to contract success.
• Calm under pressure, proactive and able to respond logically and effectively to emergency situations.
  
  ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people. We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme. Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work. If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing Please click on the following link for more information on this role: If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link