Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator, Malaysia Operations

Cochlear Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cochlear Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to support the operation of manufacturing, warehouse, and office facilities in Malaysia. Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will coordinate maintenance, contractor management, and compliance across site operations.

This role requires hands-on technical knowledge of building systems, strong vendor management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in facilities coordination, maintenance or building operations.
• Diploma or Certificate in Facilities Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services (or related field).
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of building systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, etc.).
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Exposure to an MNC environment and medical device manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Hands-on technical or maintenance background is an advantage.
• Chargeman (AO/A1) or relevant technical certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize disruption.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate issue resolution with vendors and contractors.
• Support renovations, upgrades, and repairs across manufacturing, warehouse, and office areas.
• Monitor and respond to facilities service requests via internal systems.
• Liaise with landlord/property management on building-related matters.
• Coordinate contractors' schedules and site activities to ensure timely and safe execution.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, safety, compliance, and service delivery standards.
• Support procurement of facilities-related equipment and services in line with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with EHS standards, permit-to-work systems, and Malaysian regulations.
• Support facilities audits and maintain audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Coordination

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Diploma or Certificate in Facilities Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services

Job description

Cochlear Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to support the operation of manufacturing, warehouse, and office facilities in Malaysia. Reporting to the Facility Manager, you will coordinate maintenance, contractor management, and compliance across site operations.

This role requires hands-on technical knowledge of building systems, strong vendor management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.