Facilities & Maintenance Specialist 12-Month Rolling Temporary Contract
£32,000 – £40,000 per annum (circa £38,000 preferred)
Fully On-Site | Surrey & Derby Travel Required

Are you a hands-on Facilities professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving and keeping sites operating at their best?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Specialist to join a globally recognised organisation on a long-term rolling contract basis. This is a highly visible role supporting two key sites, combining practical maintenance responsibilities with facilities coordination and compliance administration.

This position would suit someone who enjoys being out on site, takes pride in maintaining high standards and thrives in a role where no two days are the same.

The Opportunity Working closely with the Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring both sites remain safe, compliant, efficient and well maintained. The role offers an excellent blend of hands-on maintenance, contractor management, facilities administration and stakeholder engagement.

A company vehicle will be provided for travel between locations as required.
Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of hands-on maintenance duties including basic repairs, fault finding, painting and decorating, inspections and general building upkeep.
• Support the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate room setups and site requirements for meetings, events and business activities.
• Raise and process purchase requisitions using SAP and support facilities-related administration.
• Assist with annual insurance renewal processes, ensuring accurate data collection and record maintenance.
• Attend monthly maintenance meetings with external facilities providers and monitor progress against actions.
• Supervise contractors on-site, ensuring work is completed safely and to agreed standards.
• Ensure Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permit to Work procedures are followed.
• Maintain accurate facilities records, compliance documentation and audit-ready information.
• Identify potential issues proactively and drive practical solutions through to completion.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers.
• Support facilities operations across both the Surrey Head Office and Derby Training Academy.

About You The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within Facilities, Building Services, Maintenance or a similar operational environment.
• Strong practical maintenance and repair skills.
• Experience working alongside external contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance programmes.
• Understanding of permits to work, RAMS and contractor compliance processes.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience using SAP or similar systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

What's on Offer?

• Long-term 12-month rolling contract.
• Competitive salary of £32,000 – £40,000.
• Company vehicle provided for site travel.
• Opportunity to join a respected international organisation.
• Varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility.
• Exposure to both operational facilities management and compliance activities.
• Stable and supportive working environment.

If you enjoy a role that combines practical maintenance, facilities coordination and problem-solving, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a busy and professional environment.