Multisite Maintenance Lead - NL (Amsterdam)

UNIQLO; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday allowance (pro rata)

Meal and commuting allowance

30% Staff Discount across Fast Retail.

Hybrid working

Volunteer days

Job summary

UNIQLO is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a 6-month contract based in Amsterdam to oversee stores and offices across the Netherlands. You will report to the EU Maintenance Manager and work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure safety, performance and operational excellence.

You will lead maintenance interventions, manage a weekly on-site schedule, and maintain strong relationships with store teams and Head Office, while driving cost-efficient supplier performance and

Qualifications

• Holder of a high school diploma or technical training.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a maintenance department, ideally within the retail, hospitality, entertainment sector or a specialised agency.
• Fluent in English both verbal and written communication. Dutch language is highly advantageous.
• Air-conditioning and electrician certifications are a strong advantage.
• Able to travel to store locations across Netherlands on a regular basis
• Strong time management, flexibility, and excellent capability to manage urgent situations quickly and effectively.
• Excellent professional writing skills, with a keen sense of organisation, attentive listening, and a strong service mindset towards store teams.
• Proven ability to be rigorous, autonomous, responsive, and highly adaptable.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, allowing you to work confidently with stores, suppliers, and internal departments.
• High level of computer proficiency, including Word and Excel (PowerPoint is a plus), as well as experience using GMAO software.

Responsibilities

• Manage requests for intervention, prioritising both preventive and curative maintenance across stores and the Head Office, ensuring high-quality execution through strong planning and organisational skills.
• Manage a regular and weekly visit schedule to develop a complete understanding of each store, recognising that the best way to improve processes is by being on-site.
• Carry out hands-on tasks when needed, including painting, drilling, small carpentry, and other minor repairs.
• Demonstrate strong reactivity, propose effective solutions, and actively contribute to maintenance improvement activities.
• Oversee, improve and conduct daily monitoring of Service Channel and Coupa, including the creation and integration of new suppliers.
• Manage, monitor, and prepare maintenance budgets to strengthen the positive impact on the P&L.
• Manage our network of suppliers and service providers (control offices, maintenance companies, elevators, goods lifts, escalators, air conditioning providers, etc.).
• Ensure follow-up of inspection observations and all regulatory checks.
• Manage store claims and act as the main contact point for insurance, landlords, tenants, and service providers.
• Lead calls for tenders to drive savings and diversify or improve the supplier base.
• Maintain daily communication with all service providers to strengthen relationships, clarify needs, and support improved results—while ensuring strong collaboration with stores and Head Office departments.
• Carry out any other tasks or missions within your competence that may be assigned by your hierarchy, on a temporary or permanent basis.

Skills

Maintenance management

Facilities management

Fluent English

Travel to stores

Budget management

Vendor management

Electrical certifications

GMAO software

Word & Excel

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Tools

GMAO software

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

UNIQLO is seeking a Maintenance Manager for a 6-month contract based in Amsterdam to oversee stores and offices across the Netherlands. You will report to the EU Maintenance Manager and work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure safety, performance and operational excellence.

You will lead maintenance interventions, manage a weekly on-site schedule, and maintain strong relationships with store teams and Head Office, while driving cost-efficient supplier performance and