Senior Facilities Manager

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. 

With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

The Facilities Department are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and management of our properties, assets, and merchandising equipment to ensure that they are maintained to the highest standard and providing an optimal environment for our customers and colleagues.

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Senior Facilities Manager to provide expert support to our four Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs). This role focuses on maintaining and optimising HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems, while ensuring compliance, cost-efficiency, and operational excellence across our facilities.

What you'll do

• Technical Support & System Optimization:
  • Provide technical guidance to RDC maintenance teams on HVAC, refrigeration, electrical system etc.
  • Ensure optimal performance and reliability of building systems through proactive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Facilities Management Coordination:
  • Support the coordination of warehouse facilities management processes with regional teams.
  • Assist in contractor management, cost tracking, and system support.
• Contract & Standards Management:
  • Ensure best practices and standards are upheld for HVAC and refrigeration systems.
  • Review and redefine scopes of work for building service contracts in collaboration with Procurement to establish robust agreements.
• Performance Monitoring & Cost Control:
  • Monitor external contractor performance and track expenditure to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Conduct supplier performance reviews, including service quality audits and verification of critical maintenance and PPM schedules.
• Consultancy & Collaboration:
  • Conduct regional consultancy visits to promote process optimisation and best practices.
  • Participate in national and international audit reviews.
• Training & Meetings:
  • Assist in organising national maintenance meetings and training sessions to foster continuous improvement.
• Ad-hoc Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in handling additional tasks as required.

What you'll need

• Technical Expertise:
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, electrical systems etc.
  • Experience in facilities or maintenance management within a warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment.
• Project & Contractor Management:
  • Proven ability to manage external contractors and service providers.
  • Experience in reviewing and negotiating service contracts and scopes of work.
• Analytical & Financial Acumen:
  • Ability to monitor and manage maintenance budgets and project costs.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify cost-saving opportunities and performance improvements.
• Communication & Collaboration:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to lead consultancy visits and facilitate training sessions.
• Organisational Skills:
  • Strong planning and coordination abilities, with attention to detail.
  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing demands.
• IT Proficiency:
  • Familiarity with facilities management systems, maintenance tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexibility:
  • Willingness to travel regionally and support ad-hoc tasks as needed.
  • Full driving license is essential.

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl 

• €76,000 rising to €100,000 after 4 years
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holidays per annum
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after six months of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.