Facilities Coordinator

DP World; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Manchester is seeking a Facilities Lead to run the day-to-day office operations, maintaining high workplace standards and delivering an outstanding employee experience. You will manage facilities contractors, suppliers, security, cleaning, and office services to ensure efficiency and safety.

You will coordinate maintenance, Office supplies and events, while supporting HR and Finance with compliance records. The role offers an engaging environment within a growing global organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or office management roles.
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proven track record with suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Excellent communication and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation and presentation of the Manchester office.
• Manage facilities contractors and suppliers, ensuring services meet standards.
• Coordinate maintenance, security, CCTV and building-related services.
• Oversee cleaning, office supplies, and upkeep of communal areas.
• Support HR and Finance with facilities documentation and compliance.
• Organise office events and employee engagement activities.
• Act as the central point of contact for office queries and issues.
• Support other DP World offices when required.

Skills

Facilities management

Office management

Supplier management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Facilities Lead | Manchester, United Kingdom | DP World

Are you an experienced facilities or office management professional who enjoys creating a safe, efficient and welcoming workplace? DP World is looking for a Facilities Lead to take ownership of our Manchester office environment, ensuring excellent standards, operational efficiency and an outstanding employee experience.

About The Role

As Facilities Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Manchester office, ensuring facilities, suppliers, contractors and workplace services operate effectively. Working closely with employees, management teams and external providers, you will proactively manage office operations, maintain high workplace standards and support employee engagement initiatives.

How You Will Contribute

• Lead the effective day-to-day operation and presentation of the Manchester office.
• Manage facilities contractors and suppliers, ensuring services are delivered to agreed standards.
• Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, security, CCTV and building-related services.
• Oversee office cleaning, workplace standards and the upkeep of communal areas and meeting rooms.
• Manage office supplies, stationery, refreshments and workplace equipment.
• Support Finance and HR teams with facilities documentation, audits and compliance records.
• Organise office events, including quarterly social activities and annual celebrations.
• Act as the central point of contact for office-related queries and proactively resolve workplace issues.
• Support operational and administrative requirements across other DP World offices when required.
• Help create a safe, professional and engaging working environment for employees and visitors.

What You Will Bring

• Previous experience in facilities management, office management, workplace administration or a similar role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses, Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.