Unit Facility Management Specialist ( Brighton)

Unit Facility Management Specialist ( Brighton)

"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings.

Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many.

It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share.

Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

IKEA Brighton and Churchill Square Shopping Centre is looking to welcome a Unit Facility Management Specialist.

Are you passionate about creating a safe, compliant, and efficient environment?

Do you thrive on coordinating tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring top-notch facility services?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date of employment will be discussed at interview.
• Advertising
• Closing

Date: 20th August 2026- We encourage early applications, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.

• Competitive starting salary of £35,500.00 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week, including 1 weekend per 3 weeks.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.
• WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100’s on High‑street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest‑free loans.
• Season Ticket Transport Loan - We care about the planet and encourage sustainable commuting to our stores with a 15% subsidised transport loan of your annual transport fare.
• End-of-year gift – As a thank you in December, every Co‑worker receives a gift!
• WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
• Knowledge of how to plan, organise, and manage costs and expenditures for a given area, as well as how to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment.
• Understand the FM scope, delivery model, and business processes, including work order management, contract and supplier management, with 3 - 5 years of experience in hard FM services such as Heating & Cooling systems, Electrics and plumbing.
• Knowledgeable about sustainability in FM, including energy and water consumption, waste management, and transforming operations to be climate positive and contribute to a circular society.
• Have an analytical mindset, be detail-oriented with strong analytical and reporting capabilities to deliver unit KPI's.
• You are prepared to take leadership for your tasks and area of responsibility, act as an ambassador within the FM area, collaborate effectively, be service-minded and customer-driven, and embody IKEA culture and values.
• Experience using CAFM systems and understanding RAMS.
• WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• Manage FM services to ensure safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvements for a safe and operational environment
• Coordinate tasks with internal teams and external FM suppliers & service providers, and report on delivery to the Unit FM Manager
• Support tendering processes, contribute to goal setting, budgeting, and business planning
• Ensure compliance with regulations, collaborate with 3rd parties, and provide technical support for FM operations and projects
• Coordinate and execute internal FM-related checks and reviews as well as participate in internal and external audits and certifications within the FM scope
• Secure FM excellence by inspecting FM services including, administrating FM tools (ex. CAFM), IWAY maintenance and spot checks
• Coordinate and produce relevant reports within the FM scope
• Support the tendering process for new and/or potential FM service providers by assisting the service providers during site visits
• Contribute with insights to the goal-setting, the FM budgeting activities and the annual business plan in the unit
• Assist in controlling costs through working in a lean, simple and cost-conscious way, encouraging colleagues to discover more effective ways of working in the FM area
• Follow-up on permits, licences, certificates and reporting measures in order to stay compliant with local and international legislation as well as internal rules and requirements regarding the FM scope within Ingka
• Collaborate with 3rd parties regarding FM-related services and property-related assets in order to secure compliance with local regulations and authorities
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support in daily operations and projects related to the FM delivery model
• Participate in projects within FM-related services which are driven by FM and other functions, such as large construction projects, Asset Management activities or local rebuilds as well as managing as-built documentation
• WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality.

We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

• Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many
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