Maintenance Manager

Decathlon Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to ensure operational excellence across facilities. You will develop and implement maintenance strategies to ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will oversee technical equipment, manage vendors, and ensure compliance with regulations while driving continuous improvements. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and lead all building maintenance activities.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor KPIs for asset reliability and improve efficiency.
• Provide hands-on expertise for technical equipment.
• Source quotations and manage contractors/vendors.

Job description

Maintenance Manager: Ensure Operational Excellence at Decathlon Malaysia!

Are you an experienced and proactive technical leader in facility and maintenance management? Decathlon Malaysia is seeking a Maintenance Manager to ensure our retail assets and systems operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably across all sites. You will be crucial in developing and executing a long-term maintenance strategy that supports our growth, reduces costs, and minimizes operational downtime.

Key Responsibilities

Your role is to plan, develop, and lead all building maintenance activities, ensuring the safety, comfort, and sustainability of our real estate portfolio.

1. Maintenance Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs across all stores facilities.
• Define and apply short, middle, and long-term CAPEX plans for the full portfolio.
• Align maintenance operations with safety, compliance, and sustainability objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for asset reliability and continuously improve efficiency and uptime.
• Respond to site emergencies and troubleshoot in real-time when required.

2. Technical Oversight & Asset Health

• Provide hands‑on expertise and guidance for all technical equipment, including HVAC, compressors, chillers, electrical systems, and more.
• Conduct routine inspections and diagnose issues proactively to prevent downtime.
• Drive long‑term asset health through lifecycle‑based maintenance planning.
• Perform regular maintenance diagnostics/health checks of the real estate portfolio and define a multi‑year investment plan for each individual location.
• Stay up‑to‑date with innovative maintenance methods and standards to identify operational cost savings and CO2 emission decrease opportunities.

3. Cost Control & Vendor Management

• Source quotations, evaluate scope, and manage contractors/vendors for all repair and improvement works.
• Select/guide tenders, negotiate, and contractualize (framework) maintenance services/works.
• Optimize maintenance budgets and track expenses to ensure quality delivery within cost limits.
• Negotiate maintenance split lists and participate in technical meetings with landlords.

4. Compliance, Training & Collaboration

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to fire safety, environmental control, and building codes.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare weekly/monthly maintenance performance reports.
• Train, mentor, and upskill local and operational teams on maintenance SOPs and the building's technical operations.
• Collaborate with global peers to share best practices and integrate facility management objectives and tools.
• Accompany the handover processes of new stores from the Construction Manager.