Estate Maintenance & Security Manager Permanent

Reporting to our Development Director, the Estate Maintenance & Security Manager is responsible for the upkeep and security of the Ardeer Estate, to be the local face of the company and to assist in redevelopment of the land.

This role will involve a direct “hands-on” approach to personally undertake routine tasks such as grounds maintenance and repairs, security patrols and management of the small site team, security staff and periodic contractors. You will be the essential link between what is happening on the ground to Head Office via regular reporting.

Working hours are Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm, but due to the nature of this role, some flexibility may occasionally be required or involve evenings or weekends around safety or security incidents arising.

This role will be based at our Ardeer site near Stevenston, Ayrshire but will require minimal travel to our Head Office in Glasgow.

Key responsibilities will also be:

• Oversee and maintain site security and liaise directly with external security companies.
• To undertake daily mobile patrols around the Estate to:
• Carry out general duties.
• Deter intruders by visible presence and politely challenge those accessing site.
• Look for and attend to any minor issues such as fencing / gates etc.
• Report more major issues to Head Office.
• Obtain costs for works out with internal capabilities.
• Ensure progress and cost effectiveness of contractors on site.
• Line and performance management of directly employed staff.
• Provide weekly management reports in Word via email.

• The responsible person for the company’s role as Harbour Master. This will involve being trained in the use of a spill kit and being the key holder for incidents at Irvine Harbour.

We offer:

• Salary Range £30,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.
• 20 Days holiday per year.
• Company mobile and laptop.
• Company 4×4 for use within the Estate only.

You must:

• Hold a valid UK Driver’s licence.
• Hold a Security Guard licence.
• Have your own vehicle.
• Be computer literate (Word/Excel/Email).

It would be advantageous if you:

• Can undertake minor plumbing or electrical works.
• Have a telehandler licence to offer cover for other staff.
• Have any other plant licences for hiring machinery such as excavators.
• Have any chainsaw qualifications.