Facilities & GSE Manager - Marshall Group

Role Summary:

We are in search of an experienced Facilities and Ground Support Equipment Manager to join our team here at Marshall USA. This role directly reports to the Head of Operational Mobilization.

This Facilities and Ground Support Services Manager is a hybrid role to support, at a very hands on level, the initial and ongoing enablement of the facility across the whole range of services within the building. From initial hand over to developing along with the Operational Mobilisation lead a safe and secure working environment ready for operational staff and visitors.

The main purpose of the position is to ensure good working order of the facility at all times to allow a safe, legal and comfortable working environment for those working in the Marshall USA facility.

During the early months of the site, we will also require the Facilities role holder to set up the Stores and ground support equipment areas. Mobilising the areas ready to accept early receipt of equipment and parts. This is intended to be a temporary responsibility, until the activities command full time support.

Why join Marshall USA in this role:

Your valued skills will enhance our international reputation supporting the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, going back to 1966. In the United Kingdom we are proud to serve the United States Marine Corps as one of 18 global government fleet operators. They trust in our maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities to keep their aircraft mission-ready and extend their lifespans.

The establishment of our dedicated maintenance facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, which is scheduled to be fully operational by Q1 2025, will create up to 240 jobs. This initiative not only provides us with the opportunity to become an integral part of the local community but also reinforces our commitment to sustaining and growing our impactful contributions to aviation.

Your responsibilities in this role:

• The initial mobilization of the facility will require close collaboration with the Head of Operational Mobilization during the hand over periods with the turn key provider and various external stakeholders.
• Understand all the services, utilities and site layouts in detail along with the stakeholder providers responsible and warranties associated to the services.
• Provide local and also regulatory knowledge of legal requirements.
• Responsible for Local management of the subcontracted security team across the site.
• Develop safe working procedures and risk assessments along with the Base Operations Manager.
• Accountable for local management of the subcontracted security team across the site.
• Develop safe working procedures and risk assessments along with the Base Operations Manager.

Apply if you have most of the following:

• Buildings, Construction, Engineering or Facilities Management related training to post graduate level (or demonstrable experience of working at this level).
• 5 years' experience within a Facilities Management role.
• Engineering maintenance and / or Facilities management background.
• Experience of the Security industry including Physical Security management
• Record of continued professional development in the form of updated technical training, proactive leadership development and project management training.
• Great interpersonal skills to ensure inclusivity, communication and motivation for your direct reports.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulation and compliance
• Good technical understanding of FM and manufacturing technologies
• Strong Contract management and commercial acumen
• Full suite of computer skills

It would be ideal if you have:

• Recognized H&S qualification by examination
• Recognized Environmental qualification by examination (e.g. IEMA Certificate) is highly desirable.
• Recognized Sustainability Leadership qualification by examination (e.g. CISL Sustainability

Lists above include the main items for this job position to be successful, but not limited to other responsibilities that might come about in time. If you are applying for this position, please understand that the objectives, responsibilities, and requirements could change for better success for the company and the person.

About Marshall Aerospace:

Marshall Aerospace is an independent, family-owned business that has been headquartered in the City of Cambridge in the United Kingdom since its formation in 1909.