Facilities Compliance Team Leader

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Facilities Compliance Team Leader to join our Ministry of Justice (MoJ) account in HMP Featherstone, this role is based on-site.

There is a need to work some weekends but this would be on a rota basis (and with an additional allowance of 15% of basic salary).

At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly.

The Compliance Team Leader will oversee the maintenance and compliance activities within the facilities maintenance department. They will ensure that all maintenance work is performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week (across 7 days where a weekend shift pattern is in place)

You will be responsible for:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations by supervising and coordinating the activities of maintenance staff.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities to identify areas for maintenance or improvement and ensure compliance with standards.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure optimal functioning of all facility systems.
• Manage and maintain records of all maintenance and compliance activities, including permits, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Manager to develop and manage the department's compliance budget.
• Provide training and guidance to maintenance staff on compliance-related matters.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies and contractors as required.
• Respond to and resolve compliance-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.
• Ensure the health, safety, and security of staff, contractors, premises, and equipment by encouraging and monitoring best practices at all times.
• Liaise with HMPS management to receive and manage expectations, ensuring all requirements are met.
• Check and sign timesheets in accordance with procedures.
• Assist in and supervise the delivery of a range of facilities services in line with contractual commitments.

We want to hear from you if you have/are:

• Previous experience of working within the Facilities/Estate management arena, with a strong focus on compliance and regulatory standards.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, building codes, and environmental laws pertaining to facilities maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for dealing with customers and clients.
• Team management, working on own initiative, understand deadlines and priority.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills for the management of engineers.
• Relevant certifications in facilities management, compliance, or a related field are preferred.

Ideally you will be qualified in IOSH with experience in Facilities Management.

In addition to this, it would be desirable if you have a calm attitude under pressure and experience in using Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) systems to help you hit the ground running, although this is not essential as we will provide you with the required development you need to bring you up to speed.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
• Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
• We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.
• Our leading data and analytics capability enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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