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Please note: fluency in Dutch is required for this position. Due to the composition of the team and the frequent interaction with Dutch-speaking employees, suppliers and stakeholders, the ability to communicate professionally in Dutch, both verbally and in writing, is essential for success in this role.

Do you enjoy creating a safe, comfortable and inspiring workplace for others? Are you a people-oriented leader with technical affinity who knows how to manage suppliers, contracts and facility operations?

At Vanderlande, we are looking for a service-driven Team Lead Facilities who will help us provide more than 3,100 employees with a great place to work every day.

What you will do

As Team Lead Facilities, you are responsible for leading the Hard Services team and ensuring that our buildings, technical installations and facilities remain safe, reliable and fully operational.

You lead a team of three Facility Coordinators and report to the Facility Manager. You also work closely with the Team Lead Soft Services. Together, you ensure the smooth operation and continuous development of the Vanderlande Campus in Veghel.

Your scope includes building management, electrical installations, climate control systems, fire safety equipment and technical maintenance. You are not expected to carry out technical work yourself, but you have enough technical knowledge to understand what needs to be done, challenge proposals and give clear assignments to external partners.

You are a visible and approachable leader who knows what is happening across the campus. You coach your team, build strong relationships with employees and suppliers, and ensure that services are delivered according to the agreed quality, budget and legal requirements.

You combine a hands-on mentality with strong contract and supplier management. When something needs attention, you take ownership and make sure it gets resolved. You manage an annual facilities budget of approximately €1.5 million and ensure that resources are used effectively.

In addition, you contribute to the continued development of the Campus Veghel. You identify opportunities for improvement, coordinate maintenance and facility projects, and help create a future-proof workplace that supports both our employees and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching and developing a team of three Facility Coordinators.
• Conducting performance, development and appraisal conversations.
• Coordinating the daily activities of the Hard Services team.
• Ensuring a safe, comfortable and reliable working environment for more than 3,100 employees.
• Managing building maintenance, electrical installations, climate control systems, fire safety equipment and other technical facilities.
• Coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Reviewing technical proposals, quotations, maintenance reports and supplier recommendations.
• Translating technical requirements into clear assignments for external service providers.
• Managing contracts and monitoring supplier performance, including KPIs, service agreements and long-term maintenance plans.
• Ensuring that suppliers deliver the agreed quality within the required timelines and budget.
• Managing and monitoring an annual facilities budget of approximately €1.5 million.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable health and safety requirements, legislation and internal standards.
• Coordinating small facility projects and improvements across the buildings and campus.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency and sustainability.
• Contributing to the continued development of the Vanderlande Campus in Veghel.

About the team

You will lead a team of three Facility Coordinators who take care of the daily coordination of facility activities. They resolve smaller operational matters themselves and manage several smaller facility contracts.

You will work closely with the Facility Manager, the Team Lead Soft Services and a broad network of internal stakeholders, suppliers and maintenance partners.

Together, the Facilities team is responsible for providing a safe, pleasant and inspiring working environment. Hard Services focuses on technical installations, building management and fire safety equipment, while Soft Services covers services such as cleaning, catering and hospitality.

What you bring

To be successful in this role, you should bring:

• An MBO+ or Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, Facility Management or a related field.
• A technical educational background or demonstrable technical affinity.
• Approximately five to seven years of relevant experience in facility management, building services or technical operations.
• Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree combined with at least two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in leading, coordinating or coaching employees.
• Affinity with technical building systems, including electrical installations, climate control systems and building maintenance.
• Experience in contract management, supplier management and budget control.
• The ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into clear assignments for external partners.
• A service-oriented and people-focused approach.
• Fluency in Dutch (spoken and written) is a mandatory requirement for this position.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and practical mindset, with the ability to take ownership and deliver solutions.
• The ability to balance employee experience, technical requirements, costs and compliance.

We are looking for a people-oriented leader who understands technology, enjoys working with employees and suppliers, and knows how to turn facility challenges into practical solutions. Strong service orientation and relationship management are essential in this role.

What we offer

We offer a position in an international and professional working environment with room for personal development and growth.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 4.900 to € 5.900 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300 per calendar year
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety of Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives

About Vanderlande

Vanderlande designs, delivers and supports automation solutions, operational software and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Our solutions help customers improve performance, reliability, and sustainable growth in more than 100 countries. How we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers.

Ready to apply?

Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV.

Questions about this role? Contact Carlijn Kneepkens (Recruiter) at [email protected].

Diversity & inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.