FACILITIES
MANAGEMENT

Providing facilities management services to our public and private sector customers

A growing provider of facilities management services in the UK.

With our engineering and technical excellence, we can deliver the full range of modern facilities management services, using sustainable technologies and whole-life FM solutions to provide the best value for our customers. 

Our experience in design, build and fit-out means we understand the lifecycle of different types of buildings as well as what’s required to fully optimise our customers’ single or multi-site operations. Our patented assurance compliance tool – ACT, also means the assets we managed are fully compliant and auditable within four clicks at any one time.

Five years

of zero harm recorded across the business

500+

buildings managed

£14.5m

new business won in 2023

297

employees in 2023

As well as hard facilities management services we provide integrated asset and compliance

A ROUND-THE-CLOCK SERVICE

We specialise in:

  • Self-delivered ‘hard’ M&E services – we keep mechanical and electrical equipment fully functional, so you’ll never have to worry about downtime.
  • Integrated total facilities management (ITFM) services –we offer catering, cleaning, service desk, security, Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM), and porterage services, through our trusted partners and suppliers.
  • Statutory compliance – our Assurance Compliance Tool (ACT) ensures you’ll always be confident of meeting current legislation and regulatory standards, without the need for constant site visits.
  • Integrated asset management – we take a meticulously planned, step-by-step approach to managing your assets, so your buildings are optimised, and sites always run smoothly.
  • Wider Wates Group capabilities –we can provide a range of services such as Building Information Model (BIM), fit-out and refurbishment, and environment, social, and governance (ESG) services.

Leading performance

We get to the heart of our customers’ needs by fully understanding their business operations and vision for the future. This has led to long-lasting relationships and the delivery of well run and optimised buildings. 

Expertise

Our expertise in data security, infrastructure management, building and employee safety and wellbeing means we can help you transform your operations and run more effective and efficient buildings.

Adaptable and scalable

Having a wide range of customers across the country means we’re not only able to adapt to meet individual business needs, but we can manage projects nationally, scaling quickly to meet your requirements.

OUR PROJECTS

Learn more about our work

Collaborative ESG

A Collaborative ESG Journey

We have been delivering a range of FM services on behalf of a key client for three years. This contract has grown from an initial four sites to 32 because of our collaborative approach as a trusted FM partner.

Commercial
Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo

We have provided M&E, fabric maintenance, minor project works and horticulture services to Twycross since June 2016.

Sport and Leisure
West Midlands Police HQ

Facilities Management At West Midlands Police HQ

The award of our first public sector facilities management contract for West Midlands Police.

Emergency Services
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CAREERS IN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

Want to be part of our team?

Mobile Engineer

Location: North West

Job Type: Engineering

Application Deadline: 15-05-2024

Wates have excellent opportunity for an experienced multi skilled – electrical mobile engineer to join the team predominantly based in the Manchester area for our key client, JLL.ABOUT THE ROLEThe primary focus of this role will be to conduct planned preventative multi-disciplined maintenance and reactive works to the buildings plant, equipment, and systems, as well as respond to site engineering emergencies on behalf of our clients. There will be some installation works with the requirement to complete electrical installation and minor works certification.What is important to us is your natural communication skills to deliver high levels of customer service at all times, your ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.Having the relevant up to date qualifications and experience for your discipline is essential for your success in this role, 18th Edition wiring regulations combined with inspection and testing are essential.This is a terrific opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Mobile Engineer include:• Record all reactive and PPM tasks accurately and in detail using report sheets and ensure signed by the client weekly.• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks conducted to provide safe working practices.• Supervise subcontractors effectively.• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary, plus performance related reviews, opportunities for growth and advancement within the team Van, Extensive corporate benefits including, Pension, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/

Mobile Engineer

Location: East Midlands

Job Type: Engineering

Application Deadline: 10-05-2024

Wates have excellent opportunity for an experienced Multi Skilled Mobile Engineer to join the team based on-site at our client's offices round the East Midlands for a new client.ABOUT THE ROLEThe primary focus of this role will be to conduct planned preventative maintenance and reactive works to the buildings plant, equipment, and systems, as well as respond to site engineering emergencies on behalf of our clients. We would like to hear from you if you have the following skills; Electrical, commercial plumbing and Multi trade/Building Services.What is important to us is your natural communication skills to deliver high levels of customer service at all times, your ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.Having the relevant up to date qualifications and experience for your discipline is essential for your success in this role however, what is most important to us is your effective communication skills which always enable delivery of prominent levels of customer service. You will also be confident is your proven ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence.This is a terrific opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Mobile Engineer include:• Record all reactive and PPM tasks accurately and in detail using report sheets and ensure signed by the client weekly.• Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks conducted to provide safe working practices.• Supervise subcontractors effectively.• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.WHAT WE OFFERCompetitive salaryTravel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group.If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible.As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

Resident Engineer

Location: Bradford

Job Type: Engineering

Application Deadline: 31-05-2024

RESIDENT ENGINEER Wates have excellent opportunity for an experienced Resident Engineer to join the team based on-site at our client's offices in the Bradford area. ABOUT THE ROLE The primary focus of this role will be to conduct planned preventative, Multi-disciplined maintenance and reactive works to the buildings plant, equipment, and systems, a working knowledge and a understanding of the functionality of AHU’s, Generators, UPS, A/C, Building Management System will be required as well as respond to site engineering emergencies on behalf of our clients. Having the relevant qualifications and experience for your discipline – 18th Edition is ideal however we are willing to train the right individual to achieve this too so 17th Edition is the minimum qualification we are looking for you to have. What is most important to us is your effective communication skills which always enable delivery of prominent levels of customer service. You will also be confident is your proven ability to effectively multi-task, work to tight deadlines and work in a team to problem solve on the job; whilst always promoting health & safety excellence. This is a terrific opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team. Some of the other Key Accountabilities as Resident Engineer include: • Record all reactive and PPM tasks accurately and in detail using report sheets and ensure signed by the client weekly. • Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared for all tasks conducted to provide safe working practices. • Supervise subcontractors effectively. • Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a single site campus which is varied and interesting, and the role would be conditional on passing an enhanced DBS check. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary plus the opportunity to earn more when on call Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates) Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 5% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 22 days holidays + bank holidays and much more… Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression. Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity. To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/ We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams, to help us grow and innovate as a business. Although you may not have all the skills listed, many of them may be transferable to other roles within the WATES Group. If you would like clarity on any of our vacancies, discuss career opportunities in strict confidence or need anything to make our recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team directly or via recruitment@wates.co.uk and one of us will get in touch as soon as possible. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships.

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