Teamlead Facilities

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 66.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary €4,900–€5,900 gross

40 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Health & wellbeing budget €300/year

Commuting allowance

Working from home allowance

Pension & health insurance discount

On-site health centre & gym

Vanderlande Academy

Network communities

Descripción de la vacante

Vanderlande is seeking a Team Lead Facilities to guide the Hard Services team and ensure the Vanderlande Campus Veghel remains safe, reliable, and fully operational for over 3,100 employees. You will lead three Facility Coordinators, handle supplier relationships, and own contract management alongside the Facility Manager.

You will drive maintenance planning, cost control and continuous improvement across Electrical, Climate control and Fire safety systems.

Formación

• Must have fluency in Dutch (spoken and written).
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Experience leading, coordinating or coaching employees.
• Affinity with technical building systems and budget control.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into clear external assignments.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach and develop a team of three Facility Coordinators.
• Coordinate daily Hard Services activities and ensure a safe, reliable workplace for 3,100+ employees.
• Manage building maintenance, electrical installations, climate control systems and fire safety equipment.
• Oversee contracts, supplier performance, KPIs and long-term maintenance plans.
• Review proposals and maintenance reports and translate requirements into external assignments.
• Monitor and control an annual facilities budget of ~€1.5 million.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Contract management

Supplier management

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Proactive mindset

Educación

MBO+ or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of relevant work experience

Descripción del empleo

Job Title Teamlead Facilities Job Description Please note: fluency in Dutch is required for this position. Due to the composition of the team and the frequent interaction with Dutch-speaking employees, suppliers and stakeholders, the ability to communicate professionally in Dutch, both verbally and in writing, is essential for success in this role.

Do you enjoy creating a safe, comfortable and inspiring workplace for others? Are you a people-oriented leader with technical affinity who knows how to manage suppliers, contracts and facility operations? At Vanderlande, we are looking for a service-driven Team Lead Facilities who will help us provide more than 3,100 employees with a great place to work every day.

What you will do As Team Lead Facilities, you are responsible for leading the Hard Services team and ensuring that our buildings, technical installations and facilities remain safe, reliable and fully operational. You lead a team of three Facility Coordinators and report to the Facility Manager. You also work closely with the Team Lead Soft Services. Together, you ensure the smooth operation and continuous development of the Vanderlande Campus in Veghel. Your scope includes building management, electrical installations, climate control systems, fire safety equipment and technical maintenance. You are not expected to carry out technical work yourself, but you have enough technical knowledge to understand what needs to be done, challenge proposals and give clear assignments to external partners. You are a visible and approachable leader who knows what is happening across the campus. You coach your team, build strong relationships with employees and suppliers, and ensure that services are delivered according to the agreed quality, budget and legal requirements. You combine a hands‑on mentality with strong contract and supplier management. When something needs attention, you take ownership and make sure it gets resolved. You manage an annual facilities budget of approximately €1.5 million and ensure that resources are used effectively. In addition, you contribute to the continued development of the Campus Veghel. You identify opportunities for improvement, coordinate maintenance and facility projects, and help create a future‑proof workplace that supports both our employees and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of three Facility Coordinators.
• Conducting performance, development and appraisal conversations.
• Coordinating the daily activities of the Hard Services team.
• Ensuring a safe, comfortable and reliable working environment for more than 3,100 employees.
• Managing building maintenance, electrical installations, climate control systems, fire safety equipment and other technical facilities.
• Coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Reviewing technical proposals, quotations, maintenance reports and supplier recommendations.
• Translating technical requirements into clear assignments for external service providers.
• Managing contracts and monitoring supplier performance, including KPIs, service agreements and long‑term maintenance plans.
• Ensuring that suppliers deliver the agreed quality within the required timelines and budget.
• Managing and monitoring an annual facilities budget of approximately €1.5 million.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety requirements, legislation and internal standards.
• Coordinating small facility projects and improvements across the buildings and campus.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency and sustainability.
• Contributing to the continued development of the Vanderlande Campus in Veghel.

About the team

You will lead a team of three Facility Coordinators who take care of the daily coordination of facility activities. They resolve smaller operational matters themselves and manage several smaller facility contracts. You will work closely with the Facility Manager, the Team Lead Soft Services and a broad network of internal stakeholders, suppliers and maintenance partners. Together, the Facilities team is responsible for providing a safe, pleasant and inspiring working environment. Hard Services focuses on technical installations, building management and fire safety equipment, while Soft Services covers services such as cleaning, catering and hospitality.

What you bring

• An MBO+ or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, Facility Management or a related field.
• A technical educational background or demonstrable technical affinity.
• Approximately five to seven years of relevant experience in facility management, building services or technical operations.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree combined with at least two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in leading, coordinating or coaching employees.
• Affinity with technical building systems, including electrical installations, climate control systems and building maintenance.
• Experience in contract management, supplier management and budget control.
• The ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into clear assignments for external partners.
• A service-oriented and people-focused approach.
• Fluency in Dutch (spoken and written) is a mandatory requirement for this position.
• Professional proficiency in English.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and practical mindset, with the ability to take ownership and deliver solutions.
• The ability to balance employee experience, technical requirements, costs and compliance.

We are looking for a people-oriented leader who understands technology, enjoys working with employees and suppliers, and knows how to turn facility challenges into practical solutions. Strong service orientation and relationship management are essential in this role.

What we offer

• competitive salary range of € 4.900 to € 5.900 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).
• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety of Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande designs, delivers and supports automation solutions, operational software and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Our solutions help customers improve performance, reliability, and sustainable growth in more than 100 countries. How we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers.

Diversity & inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.