We are looking for a Junior Facilities Coordinator to join our office in Abu Dhabi
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
- Support Reception with deliveries to the building and ad-hoc operational requests
- Assist with purchase requests/POs and invoice tracking (within internal controls).
- Monitor and restock pantry, washrooms, stationery, and critical office supplies.
- Receive, log and track facilities requests via landlord/building helpdesk and email
- Assist with the coordination of maintenance, repairs (reactive and planned).
- Schedule and supervise vendors (cleaning, maintenance, pest control, pantry services, furniture, etc.)
- Conduct routine office walkthroughs/maintenance checks and report findings and actions taken
- Support meeting rooms and client-area readiness (room setup, supplies, and basic A/V checks with IT)
- Support trading floor readiness and rapid response to operational issues (HVAC, lighting, power, leaks) and elevate when required
- Support fire/life-safety routines (fire alarm checks, fire marshalling and drills) and maintain records
- Support health and safety procedures and assist with compliance documentation
- Support building systems and site security processes (BMS and access control) and liaise with ADGM building management/landlord and other tenants as required
WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:
- Fluent in English (written & spoken); Arabic is an advantage
- Ability to work alongside an existing facilities management team and support stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Experience coordinating external vendors/contractors and working within building/landlord procedures
- Ability to multitask and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
- Strong time management and follow-through
- Reporting and record-keeping skills (tickets, service reports, compliance logs)
- Clear and concise writing skills
- Teamwork skills and the ability to work with others (Reception, IT, Security and building management)
- IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Exposure to systems such as Office Space, Workday and ServiceNow is desirable
- Basic trainings such as First Aid are desirable
- Practical, proactive and solutions-focused work approach
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the team
- Knowledge of U.A.E. building regulations and HSE requirements (or willingness to learn)
- Previous experience in a facilities, office operations, hospitality or reception environment is desirable but not essential
- Experience in architecture, MEP or a building site environment is desirable but not essential