FM Team Leader

A leading Facilities Management provider is seeking an experienced Reactive Facilities Team Leader to join their team at HMP Long Lartin on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of reactive maintenance services, supervising a team of engineers and maintenance operatives, coordinating workloads and ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

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Supervising and coordinating a team of engineers and maintenance operatives delivering reactive maintenance works.

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Managing and prioritising maintenance requests to ensure contractual KPIs and service levels are achieved.

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Allocating jobs, monitoring progress and ensuring works are completed to the required standards.

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Responding to emergency maintenance issues and minimising disruption to site operations.

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Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and safe working procedures.

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Supporting the Facilities Manager with resource planning, workload management and operational performance.

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Maintaining accurate maintenance records and updating jobs using CAFM systems.

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Identifying recurring maintenance issues and implementing improvements.

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Liaising with clients, contractors and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery.

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Conducting inspections and quality checks on completed works.

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Managing team performance, approving timesheets and supporting continuous improvement.

Requirements

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Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within Facilities Management, building services or maintenance.

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Experience managing reactive maintenance activities and coordinating multiple workloads.

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Good technical knowledge of building fabric and mechanical and electrical maintenance.

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Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

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Experience using CAFM systems to manage and monitor maintenance works.

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Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

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Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage a team.

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Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure.

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Experience within a prison, healthcare, defence or other regulated environment would be desirable but is not essential.

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Ability to obtain prison security clearance.

What's on Offer:

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39 hours per week, working across a 7-day rota.

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Ongoing training and professional development.

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Opportunity to work within an established Facilities Management organisation.

This is a permanent position, and Coleman James are acting as an Employment Agency