Facilities Co-ordinator

Alconbury, England, United Kingdom

The British flower market is worth £1.2bn and MM Flowers supplies fresh cut flowers and bouquets to the U.K.’s and Europe’s leading flower retailers. We grow and source the highest quality and most beautiful blooms across the world, delivering colour, passion, and inspiration through breath-taking bouquets.

Established in 2007, MM Flowers has grown exponentially every year and is based in a purpose built, state-of-the-art facility in Alconbury, Huntingdon. MM Flowers employs over 900 people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers.

MM Flowers’ values and behaviours form the basis of our culture and are a guide to the way we work as individuals, in teams and with our customers, They can be used as a guide and a reference to support processes such as team development, performance management, recruitment, identification of talent, and on-going coaching to support the delivery of our ambitious growth plans.

Creating Meaningful Moments that do good for people, and our planet.

We are currently looking for a Facilities Coordinator on a Rolling 4 on 4 off shift pattern.

To coordinate and lead on buildings and premises related issues for all building users. Managing the maintenance and upkeep of the building and premises, and where applicable liaising with external service providers and coordinating internal activities across all areas of the business.

The primary objectives of the role

Upkeep the legislative compliance of the premises

Maintain site service contracts and where applicable look to reduce costs

Monitor the day to day building upkeep as well as anticipating long and short term improvements and maintenance schedules

Participate in regular continuous reviews to improve efficiencies

Conduct regular security and vulnerability assessments and implement measures to reduce risk.

Manage onsite parking.

Maintain the upkeep of the vending contracts.

Carry out regular Legionella Risk Assessments.

Oversee Waste management control.

What you can already do

A general maintenance background is essential.

A solid understanding and experience of measuring and monitoring a culture of continuous improvements

A mature, calm level headed approach to working under pressure.

A can do attitude to problem solving.

A high level of attention to detail.

So, what’s the package?

When you work at MM Flowers you get more than just a salary;

• Holiday allowances are calculated on your days worked and you can find your allowance in your offer letter.

• Pension Scheme - You will be auto enrolled onto the company pension scheme after 3 months. At present we operate an auto enrolment scheme where you will benefit from contributions from us.

• Onsite Parking – free parking is available onsite

• Recommend a Friend Scheme – £250 is payable to you when you recommend a friend who is successful through the application process and successfully completes their 3 month probationary period.

• Career Progression – we actively encourage employees from within the business to consider roles which become available and whether that be within their field or want to consider a cross functional move.

• Wonderful working environment– we are all working in a modern contemporary purpose built State of the Art facility.

• We are committed to an open ethical and fair working environment and have a Whistleblowing Policy in place to ensure complaints and concerns are handled appropriately

• We work with an Occupational Health provider to support our employees both mentally and physically.

• Four times a year we run amazing Peak promotions with daily prizes to win.

• We gather employee feedback annually to look at how we can continually improve the employee experience.

• We work with Grocery Aid who provide confidential 24/7 Helpline, 365 days a year for anyone who is working or has worked within the grocery trade, regardless of length of service providing emotional and practical support to help through a difficult time

• We celebrate diversity by running a calendar of events throughout the year.

• We have an active Employee Forum creating a safe space to encourage ongoing open dialogue about how we improve the employee experience.

• We are affiliated with Stronger Together who provide guidance, training, resources and a network for employers, labour providers, workers and their representatives to work together to reduce exploitation.

MM Flowers are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we understand the benefits of nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job role advertised are encouraged to apply.

We believe we can only achieve our potential if we employ a diverse population of people, ideas, and perspectives. We are committed to grow our workplace culture, encouraging team members to feel unique valued and engaged, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

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