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THE INSTITUTE OF GROCERY DISTRIBUTION
Watford
Full-time

Facilities Supervisor

Department

Business Support

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

Excellent Salary & Benefits

At IGD, we’re proud to be a Great Place to Work, where our people are empowered to grow, inspired to lead and ready to make a difference. At the heart of that experience is how we attract, welcome, and support new colleagues to join us. 

That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Facility supervisor who will work with the Facilities Manager to ensure the maintenance and security of IGD’s premises and grounds is kept to a high standard.
This role will maintain a high standard of Health & Safety and hygiene throughout the premises ensuring that IGD is compliant with current legislation. 

This role operates on a shift pattern to support an 11-hour operation, running from 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Thursday. The position is for 28 hours per week.

What you’ll do

Buildings and Grounds Maintenance

  • Completion of agreed tasks from within a maintenance and servicing programme to a high standard and within set timescale.
  • Completion of maintenance routine checks.
  • Assist Facilities Manager in liaison with relevant parties on major maintenance projects.

Security

  • Act as a Key holder providing on call support.
  • Ensure that the building is secured at the end of the day ready for the final setting of the alarms by the security company.

Health and Safety

  • Provide support to the Health and Safety Officer and assistance in complying with the Health & Safety regulations
  • Assist in Heath & Safety induction programmes and training
  • Conduct risk assessments on a regular basis and report findings to the Health and Safety Officer

Fire Prevention

  • Act as Assistant Fire Officer for IGD
  • Assist with routine Fire checks
  • Assist with the evacuation programme and regular fire drills
  • Assist with induction and training programmes

Hygiene

  • Carry out routine hygiene programmes and assist in the monitoring of cleaning contractors
  • Assist in the management of cleaning contractors and cleaning programme
  • Assist in the management of all refuse and recycling

Operations

  • Maintain the storage requirements of IGD on a day to day basis (main building, garage and external store)
  • Assist with the movement of office equipment
  • Assist with the completion of special projects and take a hands on role if required.
  • Day to day work involved in Goods In / Goods Out
  • Set up conference and meeting facilities (including car parking) as required
  • Assist with the operational responsibility for Car Parking, ensuring that safety is observed at all times
  • “odd job” support where required

What we’re looking for 

  • Previous Health and Safety experience and a good understanding of Health and Safety and Fire Regulations.
  • Experience of buildings maintenance.
  • Able to undertake smaller maintenance tasks without the need for a contractor.
  • Good communication skills.
  • IT Literate.
  • Customer focused with experience in delivering service.
  • Flexible and able to work within specific time frames.
  • Able to adapt to the changing needs of the organisation.
  • Has a can-do attitude.
  • Team player.
  • The job holder will be required to carry a company mobile and on a rota basis be available should the alarm centre contact during out of hours. Attendance of the building out of hours may be required.
  • Some weekend work may be required.

The rewards

We offer a range of benefits, including a market leading pension, a bonus scheme, the ability to buy and sell annual leave plus a generous medical insurance package. You will have a great work-life balance, where you are empowered & trusted to manage your time.

The location

We are operating a hybrid approach to working with a mix of home and office-based working. We are based in a very accessible location within the M25, just 20 miles from Central London.

Our behaviours

We’re hungry for better

We solve it together

We make it happen

We say what needs to be said

More about our people

We’re looking for inspiring professionals; talented people who seek personal and career growth and are ambitious to develop their potential and unlock opportunities for society, for our clients and themselves.

We seek and attract the very best people and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. We welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process.

More about IGD

We are a strategic insight foresight and learning organisation. Here to unite the industry and benefit society. We invest all our profit into Social Impact.

We foster collaboration through a broad range of forums, bringing together businesses, policymakers, and thought leaders. By providing evidence-based insights, credible research, and strategic foresight, we help organisations make informed decisions that benefit their operations and contribute to the collective good of society.

Location

Watford (Hybrid)

Department

Business Support

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

Excellent Salary & Benefits