About this role
Overview
People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.
Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.
But at the heart of our business is our people.
Role Purpose
The Building / Facility Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance, safety, security, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the assigned facility. This position ensures that buildings, warehouses, offices, equipment systems, and surrounding grounds are maintained in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner to support daily business operations and customer requirements.
The Facility Manager coordinates preventive maintenance, repairs, vendor services, inspections, facility improvement projects, and emergency response activities. The position works closely with station leadership, employees, customers, landlords, airport authorities, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain a professional and efficient working environment.
What you will be doing
Facility Operations and Maintenance
- Oversee the daily condition and operational readiness of buildings, warehouses, offices, restrooms, breakrooms, and exterior areas.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, doors, loading docks, and other facility infrastructure.
- Coordinate repairs, maintenance requests, inspections, and facility improvement projects.
- Conduct routine facility inspections to identify maintenance deficiencies, unsafe conditions, and opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, work orders, warranties, and facility assets.
- Ensure facility issues are addressed promptly to minimize operational disruptions.
Safety, Security, and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure the facility complies with applicable safety, fire prevention, environmental, building, and workplace requirements.
- Identify and promptly address hazards, unsafe conditions, and facility deficiencies.
- Coordinate fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency lighting, and other life-safety system inspections and testing.
- Support emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, incident reporting, and business continuity planning.
- Maintain appropriate facility access controls and coordinate security-related issues with station management and airport authorities.
- Ensure corrective actions identified during audits, inspections, and incident investigations are completed and documented.
Vendor and Contractor Management
- Coordinate third-party maintenance providers, cleaning services, waste removal, landscaping, pest control, and other facility-related contractors.
- Monitor contractor performance, service quality, response times, and compliance with company and airport requirements.
- Obtain and evaluate vendor quotations and recommend cost-effective solutions.
- Verify that work is completed to established specifications and within agreed timelines.
- Maintain vendor contacts, service agreements, insurance documentation, and maintenance contracts as required.
Budget and Cost Management
- Assist with the development and management of facility operating and maintenance budgets.
- Monitor facility expenses and identify opportunities to reduce costs without compromising safety, compliance, or service quality.
- Review invoices and validate completed work before recommending payment approval.
- Identify capital improvement and replacement requirements and submit recommendations to management.
- Track maintenance spending, recurring repair costs, and other relevant facility performance indicators.
Customer and Employee Support
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional facility that supports employees, customers, and visitors.
- Respond promptly to facility-related concerns and communicate repair schedules and service interruptions.
- Coordinate with operational departments to schedule maintenance without unnecessarily disrupting cargo handling or ground handling activities.
- Support customer audits, regulatory inspections, and internal facility assessments.
- Promote employee awareness of facility safety, housekeeping, reporting procedures, and proper use of building resources.
Project Management and Continuous Improvement
- Coordinate facility renovations, repairs, equipment installations, and infrastructure improvement projects.
- Monitor project schedules, costs, contractor performance, and quality of work.
- Develop action plans to address recurring maintenance issues and facility deficiencies.
- Recommend improvements to facility utilization, energy efficiency, workflow, and overall operational reliability.
- Provide regular updates to management regarding facility condition, outstanding work orders, project status, and significant risks.
Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:
You will have a responsibility and duty while at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.
What we are looking for:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred.
- Three to five years of experience in facilities management, building maintenance, property operations, or a related discipline preferred.
- Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance vendors, inspections, and repair projects.
- Knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance practices, workplace safety, and facility compliance requirements.
- Experience developing budgets, tracking expenses, and evaluating vendor proposals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance work-order or facility management systems.
- Airport, warehouse, cargo facility, logistics, or industrial operations experience preferred.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize maintenance requests based on safety, operational impact, and urgency.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong vendor management and cost-control capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- High attention to detail, accountability, and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with station and regional leadership.
- Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to conduct routine inspections throughout buildings, warehouses, and exterior grounds.
- Ability to work in an airport or industrial environment, including areas with vehicle and equipment traffic.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and access maintenance areas when necessary, subject to applicable safety requirements.
- Ability to occasionally work outside normal business hours to support emergencies, critical repairs, or scheduled maintenance.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.
Diversity
Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.
Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.
Application Instructions
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