Pinnacle Group are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in managing buildings ideally within an educational or public sector environment. You will be proactive, well-organised, and passionate about creating the best possible environment for our staff and students. Experience with managing energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives, and compliance with the latest health and safety regulations is highly desirable.
The Facilities Manager will function as the single point of contact for 6 schools for service delivery taking ownership of all issues and consulting with all parties to provide timely responses and solutions. The role will also require the scheduling management of Engineers and direct management of Lead caretakers and caretakers
You will be joining our Total FM team based in a patch of Schools based in Exeter. The Total FM team provides integrated asset management and maintenance services across the education, leisure, corporate, health and living sectors to ensure facilities operate at their best.
Who We Are
Pinnacle Group is a leading UK private sector provider of housing and neighbourhood services, managing and maintaining communities where people live, learn, work and play.
We’re a people-first organisation with a values driven culture that has remained consistent for thirty years; living through how we treat our employees and our customers.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who, alongside the key criteria below, will sign up to our values of Trust, Respect, Involve, Challenge and Deliver Excellence and will be determined to maintain the confidence of our clients and communities.
Key responsibilities:

• Provide direct line management and leadership to Lead caretakers and caretakers
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external customers including sub-contractors to ensure that all services are delivered in a professional, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Play a key role to support any site audits, including but not limited to risk assessments quality control, health and safety, environmental and finance.
• Obtain quotations from contractors / suppliers for work or materials followed by approval of quotations and raising purchase orders.
• Carry out a weekly reviews of all PPM documents,
• Unless on Annual leave, to provide out of hours telephone support for the purpose of escalation

Key Requirements:

• Experience of managing a facilities team, PFI experience preferable but not essential
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experience of the management of contractors
• Commitment to customer service

Our Offer
The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of our customers.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds – particularly from those who represent the communities we serve including ex-armed forces personnel and their families.
As a colleague, you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.
We offer a wide range of benefits at Pinnacle Group, dependant on your role or business area, these range from additional leave packages to pension plans and discounts at your favourite retailers.

• Maternity/paternity packages

• Flexible Working Arrangements

• Life Assurance

• Enhanced Pension Scheme

• Additional Annual Leave

• Private Medical Insurance

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Retail Discounts

• Childcare Assistance

• Season Ticket Loans

• Sick Pay Schemes

• Personal Development Plans

• Company Car/Car Allowance

• Electric Vehicle Scheme

Contact information

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