Paul Holmes
Stoke-on-Trent
Summary
Proficient Facilities Manager overseeing maintenance and cleaning operations across multiple school sites. Ensures security, functionality, and optimal use of facilities to support educational goals. Conducts health and safety checks to uphold compliance and maintain accurate repair records. Provides exceptional service to facility users, addressing needs effectively and promoting teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead maintenance Technician
THE AURORA GROUP
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
02.2019 - Current
- Managed maintenance across 5 special needs school sites, performing statutory insurance checks, legionella checks, planned maintenance, contractor coordination, fault reporting to school business manager, painting, decorating, plumbing, and lock changes.
- Completed preventative maintenance work to minimise risk of disruptions to operations.
- Implemented health and safety measures to safeguard personnel during maintenance activities.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments prior to undertaking maintenance tasks.
- Maintained comprehensive maintenance logs and reports detailing repairs and servicing activities for effective future reference.
- Documented repairs and maintenance updates to inform future risk planning.
Warehouse Worker
AMAZON
Manchester
07.2017 - 08.2019
- Sorted and organised inventory to maintain efficient warehouse operations
- Picked orders to meet productivity targets.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with safety standards.
- Picked and packed customer orders with accuracy, meeting daily productivity targets.
Full Time Foster Carer
Foster Care Associates
Manchester
02.2010 - 07.2017
- Created safe, nurturing environment fostering emotional and physical well-being for children in care.
- Delivered compassionate, non-judgemental care to children from diverse backgrounds, promoting trust and security.
- Observed behaviour to detect changes or unusual activity, setting boundaries and implementing good values.
- Encouraged foster children's cultural and religious identity, facilitating participation in relevant community events.
- Planned fun and educational activities to enrich the learning experience for children.
- Guided young people in job searches, CV writing, and interview preparation, enhancing their employability and independence.
Facilities Manager
Bovis Lend Lease
Burnley
07.2005 - 03.2006
- Planned maintenance activities following budget, building use needs and operational requirements to maintain high standards.
- Managed day-to-day communication with maintenance contractors and service providers, acting as principal site contact.
- Running a team of maintenance operatives looking after 8 secondary schools in the Burnley area.
- Supervised a team of facilities staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Negotiated contracts with service providers, securing favourable terms and cost savings.
- Coordinated with external contractors for specialised maintenance tasks, overseeing quality and timeliness.
- Conducted regular health and safety audits, implementing recommendations to uphold safety standards.
- Facilitated staff training on health and safety protocols, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
- Solved problems and offered solutions to maintain and satisfy facility users.
- Investigated issues impacting organisational operations and service delivery to understand root causes, prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepared monthly and yearly management reports to present key facility statistics.
- Monitored building security systems and procedures, ensuring the safety of personnel and assets.
- Responded to emergencies by coordinating appropriate resources and services to keep everyone safe.
- Sourced vendors and suppliers for business needs and negotiated terms for optimum service delivery.
- Updated and maintained accurate records of facilities operations, ensuring ready access to information.
- Managed building and system start-up to accomplish project goals, specifications and contract requirements.
Building Manager
ILVA
Manchester
02.2004 - 07.2005
- Inspected fire safety provision, fire exits and equipment to determine safety and security of facility, increasing preparedness for urgent situations.
- Conducted regular inspections of the property to identify maintenance issues, coordinating timely repairs to prevent deterioration.
- Monitored and documented building condition, identifying key areas for maintenance to uphold safety and functionality.
- Led small team of maintenance operatives in large city centre furniture store, ensuring efficient operations.
- Quality inspected and reported malfunctions or breakages on property, using manual labouring skills to fix issues promptly.
- Documented maintenance activities, creating detailed reports for management review.
- Updated and maintained building records, including architectural plans and maintenance logs, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for audits.
- Trained new staff on facility procedures, promoting teamwork and consistent service delivery.
- Identified and addressed obstacles to accessing site amenities, ensuring smooth operation for all users.
- Cultivated positive relationships with local community and service providers, enhancing collaboration and support.
- Communicated important messages about maintenance, repair and construction work.
Supply Manager
Alpha LSG Limited
Manchester
05.1990 - 02.2004
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure cost-effective procurement solutions, achieving significant annual savings.
- Built strong relationships with suppliers to optimise performance and guarantee contract deliverables.
- Managed inventory levels through strategic procurement planning, avoiding stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure optimal stock levels. at minimal cost.
- Evaluated supplier quotations and conducted comparisons to leverage and deliver on budgets.
- Coordinated with internal departments to understand procurement needs and specifications, ensuring accurate fulfilment of requirements.
- Resolved disputes with suppliers through effective negotiation and problem-solving techniques.
- Prepared and maintained comprehensive procurement documentation, including contracts, proposals, and supplier evaluations, for audit compliance.
- Coordinated transportation logistics for outgoing goods to ensure timely delivery. of outgoing goods to meet customer requirements.
- Directed daily operations to achieve maximum efficiency and productivity.
- Supplying production line with equipment required for completion of schedules, cleaning of facility, maintenance of facility
Education
Diploma of Higher Education -
Public Health and Hygiene
03-2020
NEBOSH health and safety cerfiticate -
Certificate of higher education
03-2020
Skills
- Preventive maintenance
- Facility management
- Maintenance planning
- Maintenance scheduling
- Maintenance repairs
- Risk assessment
- Safety compliance
- Safety audits
- Safety inspection
- Contractor coordination
- Fault-finding
- Joinery
- Plumbing
- Electrical experience
- Material handling
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Client relations
- Record keeping
- Works independently
- Inventory management
Certification
- Full driving license
- NEBOSH general certificate in Health and Safety
- City Guilds Legionella awareness
Timeline
Lead maintenance Technician
THE AURORA GROUP
02.2019 - Current
Warehouse Worker
AMAZON
07.2017 - 08.2019
Full Time Foster Carer
Foster Care Associates
02.2010 - 07.2017
Facilities Manager
Bovis Lend Lease
07.2005 - 03.2006
Building Manager
ILVA
02.2004 - 07.2005
Supply Manager
Alpha LSG Limited
05.1990 - 02.2004
Diploma of Higher Education -
Public Health and Hygiene
NEBOSH health and safety cerfiticate -
Certificate of higher education