Facilities Manager, IKEA

IKEA

Location:
United Kingdom, Manchester

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

44000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

IKEA Manchester is a vibrant retail unit, and we have a fantastic opportunity for an In-centre Facilities Manager on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with Facilities Management and team-leading experience, and you'll be joining a great team. Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant, and efficient environments? Do you thrive on coordinating tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring top-notch facility services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Responsibility:

Manage the implementation of Ingka Facility Management (FM) within the store through the Unit FM team
Responsible for each property to be managed throughout its lifetime, including safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvement to ensure a safe and operational environment for the business, co-workers, customers, and other stakeholders
Ensure that co-workers, service providers, and external partners have up-to-date awareness and understanding of all Facility Management frameworks, guidelines, and initiatives
Responsible for all activities related to asset management, long-term planning, budget estimation, implementation, follow-up, forecasting, and reporting within the Facility Management scope in the store
Implement and evaluate supplier contracts at the store level in alignment with the internal governance structure for supplier contracts to improve efficiencies, costs, equipment, and quality
Provide effective leadership and support to your teams by inspiring and empowering every co-worker to recognize and understand their contribution, whilst identifying and developing the many skills within the department to secure succession planning.

Requirements:

Curious on all things Facilities Management, a general knowledge to effectively deliver, organise, and follow up on ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Facilities management services
You are open to new solutions while promoting sustainability and how it impacts aspects of facilities management, such as energy consumption, emissions, waste management, and chemical products
You are inspired by orchestrating people in an ever-changing multi-dimensional environment and are motivated by contributing to positive outcomes through collaboration and building relationships with stakeholders
You should be a Facilities Management expert in contract and supplier management and work order management for urgent, planned, and reactive maintenance
Established experience in people management skills, end-to-end project management skills, and a background in retail Facilities Management
The ability to effectively oversee budget and supplier relations is another key requirement.

What we offer:

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
First Day Of School Paid Leave for Parents
Enhanced Parental Leave.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 15, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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