Facilities Coordinator

Want to play a key role in maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-run aviation facility? Join us as a Facilities & HSE Coordinator and help keep our operations running smoothly and safely.

What You'll Do

As a Facilities Coordinator, you'll take on a hands-on and varied role combining practical and administrative responsibilities across facilities management, health and safety, and compliance. You'll support the day-to-day running of our site, ensuring it remains safe, efficient, and fully compliant with regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Facilities Manager you'll help deliver essential safety initiatives, oversee contractors, coordinate maintenance, and play a vital part in emergency response and environmental management.

Office Hours:8am - 4.30pm

If you're motivated, proactive, and passionate about maintaining high standards of safety and compliance, we'd love to have you on board.

• Facilities Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the facility, ensuring it remains well-maintained, safe, and fully functional

• Coordinate and manage external contractors for maintenance, repairs, and site improvements

• Health & Safety Compliance

• Support the HSE Advisor and cover their duties during periods of absence

• Assist with risk assessments and the development of safe systems of work

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify and address HSE issues

• Training & Awareness

• Support the delivery of Health & Safety training programs for staff

• Stay up to date with HSE regulations and help ensure team-wide compliance and awareness

• Emergency Response

• Coordinate and participate in emergency drills and real-life responses

• Maintain and regularly test fire safety systems, alarms, and emergency equipment

• Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Promote a positive safety culture through reporting of incidents, hazards, and near misses

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and integrate Human Factors principles into daily operations
• Undertake any additional tasks as directed by the HSE Advisor

• Qualification or strong background in Health & Safety, Fire Safety, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and best practices
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Physically fit for a role combining manual and administrative tasks

Desirables

• Experience in facilities management, including contractor coordination and maintenance oversight
• Previous experience within an aviation or engineering environment is desirable.
• Awareness of aviation safety management systems an advantage
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours work

WASL offers a comprehensive benefit packageto its eligible employees. This includes:

• Competitive salaries, company bonus's, flexible working
• 33 days annual leave including UK bank holidays, holiday buy & sell scheme
• Health & wellbeing support, company pension, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, retail discounts, referral bonus, death in service and more.

Willis Aviation Services Limited are part of Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a pioneer and provider of global aviation services for over 45 years. Our facility at Teesside International Airport provides base maintenance, return to service, aircraft disassembly, short and long term aircraft storage, and ground and cargo handling services.

At Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL), we are committed to fair hiring practices and building a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace. We value every individual's contribution and make employment decisions based on job-related criteria such as qualifications, experience, and the ability to perform the role.

These are exciting times for Willis Aviation Services Limited as we continue to grow. If you're ready to make a difference in aviation, apply today.

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