Site Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator

maintenance department by ensuring efficient administrative operations. This includes managing maintenance records, scheduling work orders, coordinating with contractors and internal teams, and maintaining compliance documentation. This is a site based role and will involve working around machinery and tools within an industrial environment.RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate and schedule maintenance work orders, ensuring timely response and resolutionMaintain up-to-date records of all maintenance activities, including preventative maintenance logs and completed work ordersLiaise with suppliers, contractors, and external vendors to arrange repairs or services as neededOrder parts, tools, and equipment required for maintenance tasks and monitor stock levels.Support the maintenance team in tracking and reporting on KPIs and maintenance performanceEnsure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain accurate documentation for auditsHandle incoming maintenance requests and assign them to appropriate personnelAssist with budgeting, invoicing, and procurement processes for maintenance-related expensesMaintain and update asset registers, manuals, warranties, and service contractsProvide general administrative support to the maintenance or facilities management teamMANDATORY RESPONSIBILITIESAdherence to all Company policies, management systems and standard operational procedures, including legal responsibilities in relation to Health, Safety, Environmental and QualityWorking positively to develop and foster good working relationships with colleagues and contracted personnel in order to maintain a culture of mutual respect and dignityPromote and display the G&H values: Customer focus, Integrity, Action, Unity, PrecisionPERFORMANCE MEASURESMaintain and report the TPM and budget KPIsDelivery of solutions meeting legislative and operating Quality systemsPERSONAL ATTRIBUTESPrevious experience in an administrative role, preferably within maintenance, facilities, or operationsFamiliarity with maintenance terminology and workflowsExperience with computerized maintenance management systemsHealth & Safety awareness or relevant certifications (advantageous)SKILLS AND ABILITIESStrong organizational and multitasking abilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyProblem-solving mindset with the ability to prioritize tasksProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and maintenance software (e.g., CMMS)WHY G&H? At G&H, you'll be part of a business delivering advanced optical technologies that support critical applications across aerospace, defence, industrial, and life sciences markets. In return, you'll find a collaborative environment, meaningful work, opportunities for career development, and the chance to contribute to technologies that make a difference worldwide.OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension pays 6% Company bonus scheme Health Cash Plan
£500 bonus for friend referral scheme (Terms and conditions apply)Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.

Role: Site Facilities & Maintenance CoordinatorLocation: Ilminster, SomersetContract: 6 month temporary contractABOUT USG&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.G&H's Optical Systems Division specialises in the design and manufacture of precision optics, optical coatings, vision systems, and advanced photonics solutions for customers operating in aerospace & defence, industrial, and life sciences markets. Our work supports cutting-edge technologies where performance, accuracy, and reliability are critical.Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development.ROLEThe Site Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the