Eurofins TMFI is a forensic services laboratory which not only provides in-house DNA services but also provides access to a wide range of other (analytical) services. Eurofins TMFI currently has three locations and is developing rapidly: the forensic operation is located in Maastricht and Amsterdam and (legal) DNA relationship testing is provided from Gouda under the trade name Verilabs. Eurofins TMFI is a relatively small but rapidly growing and professionalizing organization within the network of Eurofins laboratories. The dynamic organization currently consists of approximately 60 ambitious employees and has a strong ambition aimed at providing maximum support to the Dutch criminal justice system with innovative, flexible and customer-oriented solutions. For our newly setup location in Maastricht, we are looking for a Facility Manager. As the Facility Manager of our site, you are responsible for the facility services in our new building and you work closely with various stakeholders. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for managing all elements of the new facilities services at our Eurofins-TMFI site including but not limited to contract management, hands on maintenance as required, pre-planned and reactive maintenance. Support of a similar nature at our sites may also be required in line with business needs.

At the start of this job, this will contain working at a site in development, it is a to build facility to make our organization future proof and ready to provide new services to the Dutch justice system.

Are you an inspiring facility manager with a dynamic can-do approach and do you have a service-oriented attitude that wants to help build the future of our organization and further optimize our services? Then we would like to meet you!

*Due to the highly sensitive nature of the work, applicants should note that security clearance (VOG) is required for this role

• Engage and manage the external Facilities Management (FM) contractor capability.
• Advise on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure all facilities responsibilities and associated facilities equipment are maintained as required and to legal compliance levels.
• Ensure building maintenance is completed and recorded.
• Oversee any ad hock building projects, renovations, or refurbishments.
• Engage and interact with all Facilities internal and external points of contact.
• Communicate with sites and teams providing support and guidance as required for facilities-based projects.
• To facilitate and as necessary undertake the investigation and rectification of facilities related issues including those identified as an outcome of risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• To maintain clear records for all facilities and associated project activity – this is to include (but is not exclusive to) maintenance records, site details, maintenance contracts and legal records.
• Carry out site inspections/surveys as required and, on a risk, based approach.
• Input requisitions onto the company finance system and follow up orders for Facilities activities as required.
• Resolving outstanding invoices and requisitions.
• Support audits and customer visits, including facilities, H&S, scientific, security and BCDR as appropriate and directed.

• It is essential the post holder has demonstrable knowledge of facilities management, laboratory operations and associated legal facilities requirements and where appropriate hold a relevant qualification or hold equivalent proven experience within the industry.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety working practices.
• Working knowledge of the building regulations.
• Ability to take ownership of issues that arise within the day to day running of the busy facilities department and manage SLA expectations with clients/stakeholders.
• Flexibility with working hours and inclusion in an on call rota for building related issues.
• Clear communication skills (written and verbal) enabling communication at all levels including the ability to escalate matters clearly and concisely to senior management as required.
• Ability to build strong relationships on a cross functional basis and at all levels within business.
• High levels of personal integrity and professionalism, able to gain trust of all clients/stakeholders.
• Planning and organization skills with the ability to facilitate the activity of other persons.
• Tenacious with the ability to work under pressure in an ongoing changing environment.
• Demonstrate initiative with a pro-active attitude to promote continuous improvement.
• The post holder must be able to manage cost effectively through appropriate resource allocation and have financial capability to monitor budgets against spend and assist in budget forecasting and setting.
• IT literacy and knowledge of MS Office applications.

Desirable:

• To hold a recognized and appropriate Facilities management qualification
• Possess a good M&E technical background or hold a qualification and/or have served a recognized M&E apprenticeship.
• Completion of facilities related awareness courses such as Legionella, Fire Safety Risk Assessments etc. with current up to date competence.
• Use of project management tools.

Person Specification:

• Excellent administration, communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to manage budgets / financial requirements.
• Innovation and problem solving skills.
• Strength in negotiation and influencing.
• Technical capability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work independently whilst responsive to direction when necessary.
• Proactive and enthusiastic attitude and demonstrable commitment.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours. Evening and weekend work may be needed to deal with emergencies.
• Delivery of projects and critical work to agreed timescales.
• Willingness to undertake training and travel to other Eurofins Forensic Sites.
• Must hold a current driving licence.

We offer:

• A competitive salary;
• 25 holiday days with the option to buy up to 12 additional days per calendar year;
• An individual choice budget of 16,33% on top of your monthly gross salary;
• Pension scheme;
• Travel allowance for a car or when travelling by train there will be a full compensation;
• Yearly investment into your own professional and personal development;
• (International) growth/development opportunities.
• €15,- discount on a sport subscription per month;

For any questions, you can contact Kim Feron, Manager of the Forensic DNA Laboratory, by phone at 06 42314507

We do not need help from others to full this vacancy, so acquisition will be ignored.