Our Facility Management and Energy department are looking for a driven and motivated student to join the team for a 13 month placement opportunity, commencing July 2022. The Facility Management and Energy department maintains all the non-production infrastructure, such as roads, buildings and utility supply networks on plant.

 What will you be doing?

• Preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors as well as project managing, supervising and coordinating the work of contractors. 

• Supplier Steering and responding appropriately to reactive repairs as they arise.

• Managing and leading facility change requests to ensure minimum disruption to core activities.

• Planning for future developments including best allocation and utilisation of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organising of current premises.

• Checking that any agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed to a high standard, and follow up on any deficiencies.

• Using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement.

• Using various facilities management systems to analyse and manage data that will support the planning of maintenance schedules and proactive tasks.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction or Business and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above. Work experience in areas such as: administration, building, business, construction, and engineering would be advantageous but is not required.

• Confident decision making.

• Time management and project management skills.

• Teamwork skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.

• IT skills preferred, particularly with experience of the MS Suite.

• A practical, flexible and innovative approach to work with an ability to prioritise workload.

• A full driving licence may be required, if travelling between sites.

 Why choose us?

• Great Pay â€“ A competitive annual salary of Â£18,500, 26 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme as well as a subsidised on-site restaurant.

• Rewarding Work-Life Balance â€“ Contracted working hours are 36 hours a week, with a half-day on a Friday helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

• Exciting Additional Benefits - Throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and many fellow students and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of employee offers and savings.

 What do you need to do now?

If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.

The next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, or telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre