Hi, I'm Arek Sokolowski. I'm a results-driven facilities coordinator and building systems supervisor with over a decade of hands-on experience keeping complex buildings running safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. I excel at leading maintenance teams, coordinating budgets and suppliers, and driving energy-management and safety initiatives across HVAC, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.\n\nI enjoy collaborating with contractors, finance teams, and end-users to deliver reliable facility performance for educational institutions and cultural venues. I pride myself on a practical, problem-solving approach and a commitment to safety, compliance, and exceptional service in Manchester.

Arek Sokolowski

Hi, I'm Arek Sokolowski. I'm a results-driven facilities coordinator and building systems supervisor with over a decade of hands-on experience keeping complex buildings running safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. I excel at leading maintenance teams, coordinating budgets and suppliers, and driving energy-management and safety initiatives across HVAC, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.\n\nI enjoy collaborating with contractors, finance teams, and end-users to deliver reliable facility performance for educational institutions and cultural venues. I pride myself on a practical, problem-solving approach and a commitment to safety, compliance, and exceptional service in Manchester.

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Hi, I’m Arek Sokolowski. I’m a results-driven facilities coordinator and building systems supervisor with over a decade of hands-on experience keeping complex buildings running safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. I excel at leading maintenance teams, coordinating budgets and suppliers, and driving energy-management and safety initiatives across HVAC, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.\n\nI enjoy collaborating with contractors, finance teams, and end-users to deliver reliable facility performance for educational institutions and cultural venues. I pride myself on a practical, problem-solving approach and a commitment to safety, compliance, and exceptional service in Manchester.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
Polish
Fluent
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Facilities Co-ordinator at EF International Language School
January 1, 2024 - Present
Co-ordinates Facilities Department, liaises with finance regarding invoices and payments, coordinates school suppliers and facility budget spend, organises First Aid / Fire Marshal staff training, maintains building security and overall premises, leads or supports projects, conducts Fire Alarm and Safety Checks, reports maintenance issues and system faults, performs handyman tasks, conducts Health and Safety checks and maintains records, and provides after-hours accessibility and on-call support.
House Services Manager at Manchester Museum - University of Manchester
November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2024
Collaborated with contractors during construction projects to ensure high-quality results; maintained accurate maintenance task records; evaluated new technologies for potential implementation; inspected HVAC, CCTV, and Intruder alarm needs; arranged painting, repairs, renovations or replacement of furnishings and equipment; on-call rota for after-hours; remote access to Building Management Systems in emergencies; deputised for the Deputy House Services Manager in their absence; supervised museum after-hours events and managed housekeeping; conducted Health and Safety trainings.

Education

at Administrative University in Bielsko-Biała, Poland
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Health & Safety at Work Course
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
IOSH Managing Safely Course
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
NEBOSH - Health and Safety Management System Course
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026
First Aid Training
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services