Facilities Manager
Monday to Friday – Full Time
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 6PE
We’re Arval BNP Paribas – we’re a global leader in vehicle leasing and the fourth largest leasing company in the UK. Our passion for Service, Sustainability, and Solutions is brought to life by each and every one of our people – who we call Journey Makers.
Culturally, we’re a friendly bunch – more human than corporate – and we serve a diverse customer base. From families choosing their first electric vehicle, to global brands seeking to switch their fleets to electric vehicles – whatever our customers’ mobility needs, we have a solution to offer.
Why join Arval?
In addition to the benefits and opportunities that come with being part of a progressive global banking group, we have a supportive and collaborative culture where wellbeing and work-life balance are taken seriously. Which is why we recently won the Wellbeing category of the 2024 Business Car Awards.
About the role
As Facilities Manager you will co-ordinate the planned and preventative maintenance of our three commercial office sites, in Swindon, Solihull and Manchester. You will be based in our Swindon HQ, with periodic visits to the other sites. Building strong relationships internally, as well as with Landlords and managing agents too, whilst managing the variety of contractors and suppliers that visit our sites. The Facilities Manager is a highly visible position, happy to problem solve and be part of continuous improvement to all that you do, whilst ensuring the customer is at the heart of all decisions.
The reactive upkeep is a large part of this role, where you need to think on your feet and to a resolution efficiently and effectively. There is a strong foundation around the role that will support you, with key compliance needs which underpin this. Once ready you can develop in to leading contractors, dealing with the internal budget and building strong relationships with key stakeholders, to make the role your own, including opportunities for cross business collaboration and systems innovation.
You will be joining a HR team that is open and friendly. We describe ourselves as more human than corporate and really do value all individuals for their diversity and opinions.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Being the main point of contact for internal and external customers/contractors ensuring lines of communication are maintained and regularly monitored.
- Problem-solving at short notice and reacting to request quickly when necessary.
- Championing and innovating towards Health & Safety (H&S) and facilities best practice.
- You will be highly visible and happy to adopt our company wide problem solving and continuous improvement mind-set to all that you do, translating our vision and values into day to day operations.
What we’re looking for
An experienced Facilities professional, you will be experienced in building relationships quickly, and maintaining these for maximum impact, very much welcome the ownership and accountability that comes with the role. With a can-do attitude, a creative and solution focussed mind-set, going the extra mile is what you live for, whilst delighting customers along the way.
Be highly organised and methodical, happy in the detail, able to handle Health & Safety and Environmental audits that come with the role, and capable of strategic thinking for the evolution of systems around needs identified via this monitoring. Subcontractor management experience will be vital too.
You’ll also be able to demonstrate:
- Facilities or building management background, with landlord & subcontractor experience, across commercial offices with some hard facilities (catering, small goods in areas and building management systems).
- Superb relationship skills.
- Problem solving and customer focused mind-set
- Full Driving license
- Influencing and engaging leadership skills across a broad range of styles
The package
We offer a basic starting salary of up to £50,000, plus a bonus of up to £4,600. We also offer 25 days holiday as standard, plus bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, and the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
We also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Company car or cash alternative of £5,500 per annum
- Private medical cover, including a digital GP service
- Company pension with up to 10% employer contribution
- Discounts on our products and services and discounts in many high street brands
- 2 paid volunteering days every year
- Free on-site gym (s)
- Subsidised restaurant serving chef-prepared breakfast and lunch, plus discounted Costa Coffee
- Plus, a range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle
Ready to make a difference?
Sound interesting? Cick to apply and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV.
We’re passionate about being consciously inclusive employer, with a strong Speak Up culture. We’re also proud to be a Ban the Box employer as part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive society for all.
Interview process
- Telephone interview our Talent Acquisition team
- Two phase interview process, with the hiring panel, which will include a competency-based interview
If you’re not shortlisted, we’ll still let you know the outcome of your application.
What are you waiting for? Apply today and we’ll be in touch.
