Unit Facility & FM Lead: Safe, Sustainable Ops

IKEA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Life Assurance

Pension contributions

Transport loan

End-of-year gift

Job summary

IKEA Manchester is recruiting a Unit Facility Management Specialist to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient store environment. You will plan and manage costs, coordinate FM services, and support project delivery while upholding IKEA standards.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, and a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. A strong analytical mindset and CAFM experience are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of planning, organising, and cost management.
• Familiar with the FM scope, work orders, supplier management, hard FM (HVAC, Electrical, plumbing).
• Focus on sustainability in FM, energy and water management and circular operations.
• Analytical, detail-oriented with reporting to deliver unit KPI's.
• Leadership to act as FM ambassador and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage FM services to ensure safety, compliance, maintenance and improvements.
• Coordinate tasks with internal teams and external FM suppliers & service providers.
• Support tendering processes, budgeting, and business planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and provide technical support for FM operations.
• Coordinate internal FM checks, audits, and certifications within the FM scope.
• Produce relevant FM reports and support with CAFM tools and RAMS.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost management

Risk assessment

FM operations

Leadership

CAFM systems

RAMS

Sustainability

Job description

IKEA Manchester is recruiting a Unit Facility Management Specialist to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient store environment. You will plan and manage costs, coordinate FM services, and support project delivery while upholding IKEA standards.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, and a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. A strong analytical mindset and CAFM experience are beneficial.