Facilities Engineer

About This Role

Job Requisition ID: 177152

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview Of The Role:

Coordinate all Facilities Management related requirements with the Facilities Maintenance Team, Businesses, Vendors and all other concerned departments and to assist the Facilities Manager in all administrative tasks.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the role is to get the best results for the company by coordinating and liaising with internal and external parties, Businesses, Procurement Department and Service Providers with regards to all required aspects of Facilities Management.

Assist the Facilities Manager in all administrative tasks, including monitoring all financial transactions relating to the portfolio and in implementing and managing FM service level agreements and Service contracts.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate and liaise with internal and external parties, Businesses, Procurement Department and Service Providers with regards to all required aspects of Facilities Management
• Maintain Complaints Register & follow up on maintenance complaints, forwarding it to the concerned person and ensure the job is complete to the end users satisfaction
• Maintain & update Vendors Registers for Automotive Facilities on a regular basis
• Assist Facilities Manager and the Team to develop strategic management plans including preparing of detailed Opex and Capex budgets
• Maintain details of Material & Service codes for spares and consumables
• Record all financial transactions including Purchase Orders to monitor Expenses vs Budget
• Assist the Facilities Manager to implement and manage FM service level agreements and FM service contracts for the portfolio

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Good knowledge of MS Office applications
• Time management
• Work to deadlines and ability to work under pressure
• Work on own initiative
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• A team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Cultural awareness
• Able to build strong working relationships

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree of Arts or Science or Engineering
• Minimum 5 to 7 years work experience in a relevant or similar position
• Experience in an admin role preferred
• UAE/GCC experience preferred, not essential

About Al-Futtaim Automotive

A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.

What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.