Unit Facility Management Specialist

Ikea; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Season Ticket Transport Loan

Job summary

IKEA Gateshead is seeking a Unit Facility Management Specialist to coordinate and monitor facilities services, ensuring a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment.

You will work with contractors, manage CAFM systems, support budgets, and drive sustainability while upholding IKEA values and delivering excellent service.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management or similar.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Understanding compliance, permits and statutory maintenance.
• Experience with budgets and cost control.
• Knowledge of sustainability in FM.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder skills.
• Experience using CAFM and RAMS.
• Customer-focused with IKEA values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor facilities management services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and service providers.
• Carry out inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Support CAFM systems and maintenance schedules.
• Produce reports and performance data.
• Assist with tendering, onboarding and reviews.
• Contribute to budgeting and cost control.
• Provide technical support for facilities projects.
• Support sustainability objectives.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Building services

Inspection & compliance

Sustainability practices

Tools

CAFM software

RAMS review

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor facilities management services to ensure a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers to deliver high-quality FM services.
• Carry out inspections, audits and compliance checks, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Support the management of CAFM systems, maintenance schedules and statutory obligations.
• Produce reports and performance data to help drive operational improvements and support business goals.
• Assist with contractor tendering, onboarding and performance reviews.
• Contribute to budget planning, cost control and identifying more efficient ways of working.
• Provide technical support and expertise for facilities-related activities, projects and asset management initiatives.
• Support sustainability objectives by helping improve environmental performance across the unit.

Diversity & Inclusion

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace. Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many

Recruitment Process

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

Requirements

• Experience within Facilities Management, Property Maintenance, Building Services, Engineering, or a similar environment.
• Good knowledge of building services, including HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, alongside contractor and supplier management.
• Understanding of compliance, risk management, permits, licences and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Experience working with budgets, cost management and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices within FM, including energy, waste and water management.
• Strong organisational, analytical and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across different teams.
• Experience using CAFM systems and reviewing contractor documentation, including RAMS.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service and living IKEA values.""You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

Candidate Profile

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.", Candidate profile (text) - Default language IKEA Gateshead is looking to welcome a Unit Facility Management Specialist., From the deep forests in Sweden, we have spread our culture and values around the world. At the heart of our offer are our beautiful home-furnishing products and solutions, made with care for our planet, reaching millions of customers. At the heart of our business, are our wonderful co-workers representing diversity in all dimensions and passionate for life at home. We all contribute with our uniqueness and we want to grow and develop together. Our vision, "to create a better everyday life for the many people" inspires and guides us in everything we do. This is IKEA.

What we all have in common

• Living our values
• Being your unique self, while respecting and including others
• A passion for home furnishing
• Performing & delivering while learning & developing
• Having fun!

Join IKEA Gateshead at the forefront of sustainability as the first UK IKEA store to transition to a gas-free heating and cooling system. This is a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge renewable technology, smart building controls, and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of facilities management.

What we Offer

• The Start Date of employment will be discussed at interview.
• Competitive starting salary of £31,000.00 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• This is a full-time position of 39 hours per week, worked across 5 days. The role includes working one weekend in every three, and flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Benefits

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.
• Season Ticket Transport Loan - We care about the planet and encourage sustainable commuting to our stores with a 15% subsidised transport loan of your annual transport fare.
• End-of-year gift - As a thank you in December, every Co-worker receives a gift!