Company description:

About Al-Futtaim Private Company LLC

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

About Al-Futtaim IKEA

GROWING TOGETHER...

We are a values-driven company with a passion for life at home. Our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people.
Al-Futtaim IKEA holds the franchise rights for IKEA in Egypt, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

About You

You have the ability to priorities and organise own work in order to make the most efficient use of time available. You have the ability to work in a fast retail environment. You are enthusiastic about assignments and working with others in a team.

What’s more, we believe that you have the following knowledge, capabilities and motivation:

• Live and share the IKEA values every day.
• High School / Trade School Graduate in Electrical or Air conditioning
• Minimum of 4 years proven experience in high rise building maintenance and daily operations.
• Strong Electrical background supporting the asset management and coordinating with the commercial team.
• Knowledge in HVAC system
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of fire and security systems is an added advantage.
• Strong team player and good English communication.
• Proven commitment to high quality execution within limited time frames and safety is upheld to the highest standards and the store standard operating procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Confident in approaching and communicating clearly with different people in various situations.

About the role

You are responsible to ensure a safe, secure, clean and functional environment for our visitors and co-workers. Maintain the building, mechanical operating systems, non-selling furniture, interior and exterior in “shape as new” to promote the image and brand of IKEA.

Key Specific Accountabilities:

Operational

• Contribute to maintain store in “Shape as new” by performing building maintenance functions according to the planned maintenance process.
• Rectify breakdowns and complete work orders and preventative maintenance as scheduled
• Perform/supervise all modifications, renovation and enhancement works [if required], providing technical and financial offers for all operation spare parts, all of services shall be done by coordination with third party contractors/service providers.
• Implement Facility department routines and procedures by applying predictive, preventive and reactive maintenance
• Work in an efficient and simple way in order to maximise efficiency within the department
• Be a contributor to provide a safe work environment for all, by following: OSHA, local safety regulations and IKEA risk manual guidelines
• Manage all maintenance activities related to electrical, mechanical, civil work, cladding, signage, lighting systems any other maintenance work.
• Surveying all MEP systems and equipment also validation all system status and readings with original equipment/system parameters at operation and maintenance manuals.
• Foster a “Service” oriented approach with all departments
• Contribute to an environment where the IKEA Culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of coworkers and customers
• Follow and confirm to HSE policies and standards at all times.
• Manage in-house activities with an over-all responsibility of external supervisors and facility management technicians.
• Manage external contractors & evaluate contractor’s work and certify contractor’s invoices for payment.
• Prepare various technical reports and progress review reports.
• Support in developing & reviewing HSM SOPs
• Secure materials for Both MEP ordinary maintenance & MEP Tasks as well as Civil & fixing construction comments
• Support and backup the HSM in evacuation drills & safety matters

Qualification

A few more things for you

Interest? Then please join us for a rewarding career journey!

We are here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.

Before you click, “apply”: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.

As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.

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Additional Requirements

• Strong electrical background
• Knowledge in HVAC system
• Property & Facility Management