Facilities Coordinator

Join the Acorn Group as a Facilities Coordinator! We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised Facilities Coordinator to join our team. This is a key role supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our offices and workspaces across the business.

Throughout our recent growth, the business has invested a lot in to the workspaces and office locations- as the Facilities Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the day to day maintenance and improvements being made around our offices across the country.

Job Title: Facilities Coordinator

Salary: up to £32,000 depending on experience

Location: Based in Liverpool with travel required

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 9am to 5:30pm

What you will be doing:

• Assist in the delivery of planned and unplanned maintenance
• Undertake maintenance and repair on a planned and reactive basis.
• Participate in an on-call rota, responding to emergency callouts as necessary.
• Maintain full and constructive communication with contractors
• Ensure a good standard of maintenance and repair throughout area of responsibility.
• Ensure that work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Be familiar with and adhere to health and safety practices at all times.
• Identify and report potential safety and security exposures.
• Able to liaise with the building’s leaders and specialist sub-contractors.
• Proactive problem-solving skills.

What we are looking for:

• Strong ability to work effectively as part of a team, contributing to shared goals and liaising with stakeholder internally and externally

• Capable of taking initiative and working independently while maintaining a high standard of safety and professionalism at all times

• Able to identify, source, and obtain the necessary tools, materials and supplies to complete tasks efficiently and without delay

• Maintain a disciplined, punctual and professional attitude with a strong commitment to completing tasks to a high standard

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly document work, communicate with colleagues and contractors, and report issues effectively

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and manage daily work tasks effectively, prioritising workloads as necessary

• Proactively manage and adhere to health and safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment for all staff and visitors

• Understanding of common electrical systems and ability to carry out minor repairs or trouble shooting

• Capable of addressing routine plumbing tasks

• Prior experience in facilities or building management would be beneficial

• Full clean driving licence

About Acorn Insurance

With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.

At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.

The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5.

Why Acorn Insurance?

Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include:

Wellbeing:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
•  Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
• Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:

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• 6 Free Counselling sessions per year
• Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
• Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.

• Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.

Financial:

• A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
• Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
• Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
• Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
• Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.

Reward, Recognition and Culture:

• Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
• A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
• Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
• Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events.

Visit our website to view more of our excellent work benefits!

All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard.

Due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships.

At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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