Facility Coordinator

Working at Jifeline and Car Lock Systems

Jifeline is a young, fast-growing company shaking up the international automotive world with a unique, innovative technology that allows diagnostic technicians to remotely access vehicles via the internet. Dealerships and garages are relieved without the vehicle having to leave the workshop. In addition, Jifeline already has more than 100 partners worldwide providing the same service using the Jifeline infrastructure.

Car Lock Systems (CLS) in Werkendam has the largest stock of original car keys and car locks on code for automotive companies throughout Europe. With a team of over 80 people, CLS processes and delivers around 1,000 custom-made orders per day within 24 hours on working days. CLS is the reliable preferred supplier of 40,000 customers in more than 15 countries in Europe.

Both companies are growing significantly and we are in the process of building a second office building, opposite the current one. Within the premises, there is an informal atmosphere and people work as one team. The organisations are developing rapidly and to further professionalise and structure them, we are looking for a:

Facility coordinator (32 - 40 hours a week)

What will you do?

As facilities coordinator, you will be responsible for organising and coordinating support and housekeeping activities for our various BVs. This includes the following services: company canteen, property maintenance, cleaning, company clothing distribution, outside grounds/greenery management, fleet management, security, reception, office supplies and breakdowns.

You ensure that all facilities are in place, enabling your colleagues to do their best work and feel at home within our working environment. You coordinate the deployment and execution of the tasks of a team in charge of facility management. Furthermore, you maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders and you are responsible for the safety and quality of the facilities services. You also deal with the planning, menu composition and purchasing of the company restaurant and assist in the restaurant when necessary.

You hold regular work meetings so that you know what is going on among your people. Together with your team, you are constantly thinking about 'can things be done better' and you participate in meetings on process improvements. You report to the management.

What do you bring?

For this vacancy, we are looking for a Facilities Coordinator who has a high sense of responsibility, is good at organising and works with enthusiasm and expertise. You are result-oriented, enterprising and have good communication skills. Furthermore, you have the following qualifications:

You have a completed mbo education, preferably in the field of facilities management or hospitality.
You have multi-year working experience in a similar position.
You can plan and organise well.
You feel at home in a hectic and dynamic environment where you can interact with colleagues from the various operating companies.
You have good commercial and financial acumen and do not lose sight of the business aspect.
You will work 32-40 hours a week in day shift from Monday to Friday.

What do we offer you?

Salary depending on work experience between €2,700 and €4,000 gross per month based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week
A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment
24 holidays and 13 ADV days for full-time employment
Room for personal input and training opportunities
8% holiday pay
Collective labour agreement for motor vehicle and bicycle companies
Weekly Friday afternoon drinks and regular company outings