
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Key Skills
Job Description
About BYD
Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
BYD Europe BV located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.
About General Manager Office(EU)
We are in charge of the office maintenance, administration and daily operation of our office in Netherlands, providing guidance and support to our branch offices all over Europe. With the fast growing of our business, we are planning to increase our scale in personnel and spaces. Our target is to provide a good working as well as living environment to our colleagues and branch offices. We are in search of talents that would like to support our colleagues in this dynamic electric journey.
Responsibilities:
Manage the daily operation of the facility, ensuring the site is safe, clean, organized, and fully operational
Perform regular inspections of offices, meeting rooms, canteen, warehouse/storage areas, and outdoor spaces to identify and resolve issues proactively
Coordinate and supervise maintenance activities, repairs, renovations, and facility improvement projects
Act as the primary contact for all facility vendors and service providers, including cleaning, security, catering, waste management, maintenance, and utilities
Ensure vendors deliver services according to agreed quality, safety, and cost standards
Build strong working relationships with the landlord and coordinate facility-related matters, maintenance requests, and building services
Support office setup activities, workspace moves, furniture installations, and meeting room readiness
Respond quickly to operational issues and emergencies to minimize disruption to the business
Maintain facility documentation, service records, contracts, and compliance-related information
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and workplace regulations
Communicate safety procedures and facility updates to employees and support a strong safety culture across the site
Take ownership of emergency response procedures, evacuation plans, first aid coordination, and related drills
Work closely with managers and employees to address workplace concerns and improve the overall working environment
Support practical workplace improvements and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, service quality, and employee experience
Other tasks assigned by the manager
Required qualifications:
Strong hands-on experience in facilities, office operations, workplace services, or site management
Practical problem solver with a proactive and service-oriented mindset
Good understanding of workplace safety, maintenance, and building operations
Able to work independently and take ownership of operational issues from start to finish
Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
Experience in a fast-paced operational or industrial environment is a plus
Experience in a multinational, working with various cultures across the globe is an advantage
Ability to respond to emergency situations involving facility incidents
Technical background is a plus
Fluent in both Dutch and English in writing and speaking
Driver license B is a must, any other certificate is a plus
We offer:
Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration, pension plan;
25 holidays + option to purchase 5 extra holidays;
Commuting allowance;
Department & company-wide teambuilding events;
An exciting opportunity to be part of the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.
Core Responsibilities
The Facilities Maintenance Technician will manage daily site operations, ensuring the facility is safe, clean, and fully functional. They will coordinate maintenance activities, supervise vendors, and support office setup and improvement projects.
Requirements
Candidates must have strong hands-on experience in facilities or site management and be fluent in both Dutch and English. A valid driver's license is required, and a technical background is considered a plus.
Benefits
- Pension plan
- 25 holidays
- Option to purchase 5 extra holidays
- Commuting allowance
- Teambuilding events
About BYD Europe
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size: 201-500 employees
As BYD’s first overseas subsidiary, BYD Europe B.V., now located in Scorpius 112, 2132 LR Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, was founded in 1998. BYD Europe mainly focuses on New Energy products, including Electric Vehicles, especially passenger cars, buses, trucks and forklifts; Rechargeable batteries, Solar Panel, Energy Storage and Rail Transit. Visit BYD Europe Auto brand new website: https://www.bydauto.eu/