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Facilities Maintenance Technician

BYD Europe

Hoofddorp
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Facilities management
Office operations
Workplace safety
Vendor management
Problem solving
Maintenance coordination
Emergency response
Health and safety compliance
Project management
Communication
Dutch
English
Driver license B

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/

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