Teamleader Facilities

Vopak; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 75k–95k EUR gross yearly

30 vacation days

Pension scheme with 4% contribution

Health insurance 50% covered

Internet allowance

Hybrid work

Engaging atmosphere

Job summary

Vopak is seeking a Facility Lead to manage the Westerlaan Rotterdam site, oversee two direct reports, and coordinate large contracts in a complex international setting.

You will handle hard and soft services, safety and security, and financial planning while ensuring a safe, efficient workplace. Daily office presence is required, with hybrid work flexibility based on role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Facility Management and hands-on experience in leading facility operations in a complex international setting.
• Strong safety, security, and compliance understanding with SHEQ collaboration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and oversee facility services for Westerlaan office (hard and soft services).
• Lead a team of 2 and manage stakeholder relationships with senior management.
• Handle contract management for Fleet Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering and Reception.
• Oversee financial management: budgeting, PO approvals and invoicing.

Skills

Team leadership

Facility management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Dutch & English fluency

Education

Bachelor degree in Facility Management

Job description

Facility Lead

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Facility Lead, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

Your Mission

You will report to our SVP HR and Communications.The Facility Lead has 2 direct reports: a Facility Specialist and a Facility Coordinator.

The Facility Lead is mostly responsible for the location Westerlaan Rotterdam (Global Office and home of BU NL) and has partial responsibility for the 5 overarching contracts of the Westerlaan office and 3 terminals (Fleet Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Reception). This contains contract negotiations (together with Procurement) and possible tender processes when these large contracts are expiring after 3 to 5 years.

This position is responsible for a safe workplace and office environment for our colleagues, co-workers, visitors and suppliers.

What will you be doing?

Key accountabilities include managing 2 team members, periodic contract management, general upkeep of the building, safety & security and financial management.

• Responsible for planning and organizing facility services of the Westerlaan office: hard services (repair & maintenance), soft services (hospitality, cleaning, security and catering) and minor workspace modifications / office layout alterations.
• Manage a team of 2 persons and take responsibility for stakeholder management with our senior management.
• Contract Management, including Fleet Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering and Reception.
• Financial Management; compile yearly budget, approve purchase orders and invoices. Manage all activities in line with the budget.

Why you’ll love working with us

• A salary between 75.000 and 95.000 euros depending on your experience, knowledge and seniority in the role
• 30 vacation days, with the option to purchase 10 additional days.
• An excellent pension scheme with 4% personal contribution to our own Vopak pension fund.
• We cover 50% of your health insurance premium.
• Net internet allowance of 40 euros per month on a full-time basis.
• A healthy work-life balance with hybrid work - depending on your role.
• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.

Does this sound like you?

We are looking for an agile, proactive Facility Lead, who thrives in a versatile environment where scope and role distribution are continuously refined. You don't wait for step-by-step instructions, you take initiative to make things better.

Due to the nature of this position, daily physical office presence is required.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor degree in Facility Management, paired with hands on experience and 5 years of leading Facility operations in a complex international setting.
• Safety & Security, compliance: Overarching systems: you work together with the supplier and with Facility and SHEQ-teams of the Terminals
• Act as Head of Emergency Response (Hoofd BHV): mainly for changes, improvements and understanding of the Emergency Response Plan / RI&E
• Communication: Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with full fluency in Dutch and English.

What energy will you bring?

We’d love to meet you!

Together, we help the world flow forward.

At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this, we host several active Employee Resource Groups, including our International, Pride, Women’s and Young Professionals networks.

Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different, and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. That's why we are curious about who you are!

To support qualified individuals with disabilities, we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our application and interview process.