Facilities & Maintenance Lead - Southern Europe - luxury company

JR Italy; Varese; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

An established industry player seeks a Facilities & Maintenance Lead to manage retail and headquarters facilities across Southern Europe. This pivotal role involves overseeing maintenance activities, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management, particularly within the luxury retail sector, and possess a degree in Engineering or a related field. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a prestigious brand in a vibrant market.

Competenze

• 5-7 years of facilities management experience, preferably in retail.
• Degree in Engineering or Facility Management is required.

Mansioni

• Oversee and coordinate maintenance activities across Southern Europe.
• Manage emergency repairs and vendor action plans effectively.
• Conduct site visits and collaborate on store audits.

Conoscenze

Facilities Management

Project Management

Vendor Management

Budget Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Formazione

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Facility Management

Degree in Construction

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Facilities & Maintenance Lead - Southern Europe - luxury company, Varese

Client:

RETAIL SEARCH SRL - International Head Hunting For Fashion and Luxury Goods

Location:

Varese, Southern Europe

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

679115781404884992033712

Job Views:

2

Posted:

03.05.2025

Expiry Date:

17.06.2025

Job Description:

On behalf of a luxury company, we are seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Lead for Southern Europe.

The Facilities & Maintenance Lead will oversee retail stores and headquarters facilities management across the Southern Europe cluster. Responsibilities include managing daily maintenance and repair orders, overseeing store upkeep, developing equipment maintenance strategies, and resolving issues in all stores within the region.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee and coordinate planned facility and maintenance activities.
2. Manage remedial work for store emergencies, ensuring vendor action plans are effective.
3. Conduct site visits and collaborate with Retail Excellence Managers on quarterly store condition audits.
4. Serve as the primary contact for store and headquarters staff regarding facility and maintenance issues.
5. Perform periodic site inspections to ensure high standards and proper execution of maintenance tasks.
6. Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to supervise ongoing work.
7. Ensure health and safety standards are met, coordinating with RSPP/HSE teams.
8. Manage procurement and ordering of materials and services.
9. Archive documentation compliant with local regulations.
10. Organize tender processes to evaluate and select contractors, supporting finance and retail operations.
11. Collaborate on new store openings, including site surveys, contractor selection, and project management.
12. Assist in budget estimation and cost control, managing purchase orders and payments.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction, Facility Management, or Building Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of facilities management experience, preferably in retail with real estate services focus.
• Experience in luxury retail.
• Fluent in English and Italian; additional languages are a plus.