Sustainability-Focused Facilities Manager (CAFM & Compliance)

IKEA; Swalwell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Season Ticket Transport Loan

End-of-year gift

Job summary

IKEA Gateshead is seeking a Unit Facility Management Specialist to lead maintenance and compliance for our sustainability-focused store. You will work with cutting-edge renewable tech, smart building controls, and manage budgets and contractor relationships.

The role is a full-time position, 39 hours per week, with occasional weekend work. You will drive improvements in energy, waste and water management, and report on performance to help achieve our store ambitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, property maintenance, or similar.
• Knowledge of building services (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and contractor management.
• Understanding of compliance, risk, permits and maintenance duties.
• Experience with budgets and cost control; improving efficiency.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in FM (energy, water, waste).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor facilities management services to ensure a safe, compliant environment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers to deliver FM services.
• Carry out inspections, audits and compliance checks, maintaining records.
• Support CAFM systems, maintenance schedules and statutory obligations.
• Produce reports and performance data to drive operational improvements.
• Assist with contractor tendering, onboarding and performance reviews.
• Contribute to budget planning and cost control; identify efficiencies.
• Provide technical support for facilities-related activities and asset management.
• Support sustainability objectives by improving environmental performance.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Sustainability practices

Stakeholder management

Contractor coordination

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

IKEA Gateshead is seeking a Unit Facility Management Specialist to lead maintenance and compliance for our sustainability-focused store. You will work with cutting-edge renewable tech, smart building controls, and manage budgets and contractor relationships.

The role is a full-time position, 39 hours per week, with occasional weekend work. You will drive improvements in energy, waste and water management, and report on performance to help achieve our store ambitions.