Job Description
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract initially
Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, worked 9.30am – 6pm
Salary: depending on experience
Location: Gas Ferry Road Studio, Bristol
The Estates Facilities Department provides Facilities and Health and Safety management support across Aardman’s studio and office facilities.
As part of the Facilities Team, the main function of this role is to provide the following:
- To coordinate the day-to-day Facilities maintenance tasks for the Gas Ferry Road site to include identification and implementation of solutions.
- To identify and advise Facilities Manager of requirements in maintenance relating to plant and equipment, aspects of Health and Safety, etc., and to follow up when actions are agreed.
- To assist the Facilities Manager and other Facilities team members in the delivery of departmental goals and to coordinate as required the activities of facilities staff, including temporary labour, all as required.
- To carry out specific tasks as part of the management of Health and Safety for the business.
- To work cross site with our Aztec West FM team as required.
Required skills
Candidates will need a minimum of 3-5 years’ hands on experience in a Facilities Management environment. You will also need strong administrative, organisational and communication skills.
Applicants should be forward thinking with the ability to anticipate problems before they arise and have excellent resource planning skills. You will need to have a clean driving licence for this role as well as manual handling experience. We’re looking for a team player with a flexible and proactive approach to work.
Desirable qualifications or training for this role includes: –
- FM/Buildings related qualifications (CITB or NVQ)
- NEBOSH Certificate (or working to)
- PAT training
- IPAF training
For a full role profile and to apply, please go to: https://jobs.aardman.com/vacancies/283/estates-facilities-coordinator.html
Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your cover letter.
The closing date for applications is: 5pm on Wednesday 11th February 2026
About Aardman: Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games and interactive entertainment.
Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.
In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs. We’ve signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.