What’s in it for you
Benefits:
Pension, Healthcare Cash Plan, Personal Accident Scheme, Private Healthcare.The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)20% discount on F&F Clothing10% discount at Tesco Café10% Booker discountPizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals25% discount at selected Burger King restaurantsContributory Pension.1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension schemeHealth and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme34 days including public holidaysAbout the role
At Best Food Logistics we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability, and individuality sets us apart from our competitors. We are passionate about the industry and always seeking talented individuals to join us on our journey. We operate across 3 Distribution Centres & 3 out-base locations, which provide full national coverage. Our customer base includes some of the UKs biggest hospitality and QSR chains such as KFC, Burger King, Pret and Nandos.An exciting new role has become available within the Senior Team for an experienced National Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the facilities and services within Best Food Logistics estate, throughout the UK.Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for the facilities at 6 premises across the business with a small team of colleagues at each of the 3 main locations.Whilst this role requires frequent travel to all 6 sites, it offers you the opportunity to work from any one of our 3 main locations.What were looking forStrong Maintenance Engineering backgroundProven track record of operating within a
large Scale FMCG SectorExperience of
refrigeration plant both ammonia and CO2Project Management skillsUnderstanding of budgetary managementExperience and understanding of Microsoft and computerised maintenance management systemExperience of contributing to a multi-functional operational management teamAbility to complete report writing etc.Competent in the use and development of Risk Assessments and Method StatementsContractor ManagementExperience in dealing with Insurers and HSEKnowledge of LOLER, LEV and Pressure Systems Safety RegulationsYou will be responsible for
In the role of National Facilities Manager, you will manage the sites to ensure that we are Health & Safe and Legal and to ensure the continued safety of all colleagues and that all facilities are fit for purpose, well-maintained and fully compliant with all statutory requirements.This will include:Through a small team at each of our locations, managing the maintenance, statutory compliance and upkeep of the incoming and outgoing services associated with the refrigeration plant, including the buildings and assets at each of our locationsDevelop and implement a facility management program including preventative maintenance life-cycle requirementsResponsibility for utilities and services – general utilities to include water, gas and electricity, effluent, equipment, air handling and ventilation, Compressors, boilers and steam generation, fire alarm, emergency lighting, buildings, and fabricationConduct and document regular facilities inspectionsYou will be required to create tender specifications, analysis, supplier bids, suppler service level agreementsEnsuring that the sites have appropriate always accreditation/permits and operate in compliance with all relevant legislative standardsPrioritising spend/resources and activity across the sites to ensure that proactive and reactive work result in maximum service effectivenessThrough the On-Site teams directing and monitoring all site services contracts and works performed to ensures compliance with site and regulatory safety standards and delivery of activity in line with contracted agreementProviding leadership and direction to ensure that colleagues are kept safe, engaged, focused, developed and delivering their potentialSetting and managing annual revenue and capex budgets, balancing efficiency, and effectiveness to ensure services are provided within agreed parametersIdentify, prioritise, and create proposals to maintain and develop the site services in line with Business Team/Group strategic objectives.You will need
Bachelors degree in Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering or related qualification, such as project management, business management or construction managementFurther relevant Facilities Management qualifications and membership of FM industry organisations such as IWFMExperience of managing different properties across multiple sitesIOSH or NEBOSH QualificationsExceptional communications skills and stakeholder management skillsA collaborative working style and ability to remain calm even when under pressureA hands on approach to ensure matters are dealt with efficiently and affectivelyTech savvy and ready to embrace modern building technology and FM related systemsA working knowledge of financial principles and practicesA working knowledge of electrical, mechanical and refrigeration systemsA working knowledge of procurement and contractsA sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulationsExperience of managing a multi-million pound budgetAbout The Company
Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, were a place where Everyones Welcome.We know life looks a little different for each of us. Thats why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.Were proud that Booker is a
Disability Confident Committed
Leader and were committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
TPBN1_UKTJ…