Maintenance Assistant

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role
Ensure a safe, secure, clean and functional environment for our visitors and co-workers by maintaining the buildings HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Operating Assets and Systems and Non-selling furniture, Interior and exterior "In Shape as New" to promote the image and brand of IKEA

What you will do

Operational
- Apply journey level skills to contribute in maintaining the store in "Shape as New" by performing all round building maintenance and repair functions according to the planned maintenance process at a moderately complex level.
- Have an in-depth understanding of systems and maintenance of building assets, equipment, and other facilities to be maintained, using skills and expertise to diagnose and provide emergency repair, preventative and reactive repairs.
- Complete work orders and perform routine preventative maintenance on all appropriate equipment as per PPM schedule.
- Diagnose and perform routine maintenance and repair involving the following equipment/systems on a daily basis:
- Mechanical, HVAC, FAHU, AHU, UPS, FCU, VFD systems
- Electrical & Plumbing
- Appliances, Travellators, Escalators & Elevators
- Stairs, Railings
- Tiles, Carpets & Vinyl flooring
- Roofing & Gutters
- Interior/Exterior lights
- Gas fixtures & appliances
- Shutter doors, Windows, Glass sliding doors, Doors & Locks
- Fire Fighting and Alarm systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- SISAN (Store In Shape As New)
- Handyman general scope - Civil and carpentry works
- Others as required to maintain the property
- Assist, provides input with the preparation of detailed specification, scope of works (SOW) for all premises work carried out by external contractors.
- Use shop machinery, hand tools, specialized technical & measurement tools (i.e. Thermal Imaging Camera, Multi meter, Clamp meter, etc.) and High level equipment (e.g. Scissor lift)
- Gain knowledge of inventory levels of spare parts & consumables and request for replenishment when necessary.
- Be a contact point with various external service providers for maintenance activities
- Be a contributor to provide a safe work environment for all, by following: Internal, Local/Federal and Inter IKEA Group Risk guidelines.
- Foster a "Service" oriented approach with all departments.

Requirements

Required Skills to be successful
- Knowledge of fire and security systems
- Technical knowledge of Facilities Management (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) and/or Building Maintenance activities in a large scale Retail store or Mall environment
- Knowledge in Specialized Building Systems such as Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical System.
- Multi-tasking skills
- V. Good written and verbal English

What equips you for the role
- High School/Trade School Graduate.
- 1-3 years proven experience in a Building Maintenance
- General Knowledge in MEP
- Supervisory Skills for the blue-collars
- Microsoft office skills

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer's in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.