Graduate Facilities Manager Manchester
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1117004/157287
- Location: Salford
- Job type: Full Time - 40 Hours per week
- Salary: £30,000 per annum
- Closing date: 25 May 2026
About the role
- 40 hours per week
- Monday-Friday
- £30,000 Per annum
- Fixed Term - 24 Months Contract
- Sodexo rewards and benefits
- Location - Salford, M3 5AX
Job Introduction
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Facilities Manager Apprentice, supporting the day-to-day delivery of integrated Facilities Management services across an allocated HMRC West site.
This development role is designed to build the skills, knowledge, and experience required to become a fully qualified Facilities Manager through completion of a Level 4 Facilities Manager Apprenticeship. Working alongside experienced Facilities Managers, you will progressively gain exposure to site operations, compliance, stakeholder management, and service performance.
What you’ll do
- Support the day-to-day delivery of FM services including cleaning, reception, catering support, mailroom, porterage, and retail operations
- Assist with coordinating Hard FM, Soft FM, and supplier activities across site
- Conduct site walkthroughs and support service quality and compliance checks
- Support KPI, SLA, and performance reporting
- Assist with contractor and supplier management
- Support health & safety, statutory, and contractual compliance requirements
- Engage with site users and stakeholders to support service improvements and issue resolution
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site
- Complete all Level 4 Facilities Manager Apprenticeship learning and assessment requirements
- Apply apprenticeship learning within the operational environment under supervision
What you bring
Essential
- Degree educated or equivalent experience
- Strong interest in Facilities Management, operations, or property services
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced operational environment
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and under guidance
- Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, Manchester, Belfast, or Glasgow
- Ability to attend site regularly, as this is a site-based operational role
Desirable
- Experience within customer service, hospitality, estates, logistics, or operational environments
- Understanding of health & safety or compliance environments
- Interest in sustainability, building operations, or facilities services
- Familiarity with reporting tools, systems, or data analysis
- Previous experience managing tasks, projects, or stakeholder relationships
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Salford, United Kingdom, M3 5AX
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