Facilities Team Manager

Summary

£60,000 up to £82,000 per annum - This isn’t 9-5. This is making the most of every day.

Our Regional Property Department is now seeking an enthusiastic, proactive and highly organised Team Manager to be part of the wider Central Services team and head up their Regional Facilities Management function managing the maintenance and upkeep of their existing portfolio of properties (stores, warehouses and non-trading properties). This is an ideal position for a motivated, results driven individual who will enjoy the responsibility and diversity this role has to offer, from negotiations and people management, to budget management and cost controlling.

What you'll do

• Responsible for a regional maintenance team to deliver effective maintenance of the Lidl property portfolio. Responsible for recruitment, personnel management, and development of the team
• Managing the outsourced and/or in-house mobile Maintenance Operative team’s workload and deployment (weekly, monthly, annual planning) in addition to their KPIs, vehicles, tools etc.
• Ensuring legal and operational compliance, through the implementation of safety inspections
• Managing maintenance reporting, as well as compliance with ordering and invoicing procedures
• Controlling regional maintenance costs and budget planning and delivering to set KPIs
• Responsible for the selection and appointment of external suppliers, including running and participating in the negotiation / tendering of contracts, to ensure cost effective supply of all services
• Ongoing performance management of suppliers and analysis of on-going expenditure costs / savings
• Developing and presenting concepts to senior management

What you'll need

• Team management experience is essential
• A leader, who is proactive but flexible to react positively to short notice deadlines or reactive maintenance requirements – someone who thrives in the challenge this diverse role can present and get things done.
• Degree educated (BSc/ MSc) in a technical/building services discipline OR equivalent qualification e.g. IWFM OR significant experience relating in FM
• Must have strong Facilities or Estate Management experience ideally from a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of CAFM System (e.g. IMS) would be advantageous
• Experience working with suppliers, contract management and tendering
• Excellent organisation skills with a keen eye for detail
• The ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently within tight deadlines
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience of presenting to senior management
• Proactive, motivated and driven
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Power point and Excel
• Full valid driving license
• Willingness to travel up to 40% with the occasional overnight stay

What you'll receive

This isn't getting by. This is getting what you deserve. Working at Lidl is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the extensive training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We're proud to offer a competitive salary between £60,000 and £82,000 (depending on experience) with 35 days’ holiday per year (pro rata), a company car, private medical insurance, dental insurance and life assurance. Save for your future with our pension scheme, or save today with a 10% in store discount, plus extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more.

Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references and if requested by the Company, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.