Senior Facilities Management Specialist, Quik

Job description / Role

Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 50 million customers, and built a platform for the region's best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.

About the team

Careem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent the way people shop for grocery, pharmacy and retail products. As an exciting new vertical within Careem (a startup within a startup), we're in the early stages of building our product in Saudi Arabia and have plenty of interesting and fundamental challenges to solve in order to achieve our ambitious growth goals in this burgeoning space. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the operations and maintenance of warehouse and fulfillment center facilities. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of these facilities, contributing to the overall success of our projects.

What you'll do

- Develop and implement facility management policies and procedures to ensure the smooth operation of warehouse and fulfillment center facilities.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the facilities, including maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and contractors to address maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution.
- Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and compliance issues.
- Develop and manage facility budgets, tracking expenses and making recommendations for cost-saving measures.
- Oversee the implementation of health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.
- Collaborate with the project team to plan and execute facility expansions, renovations, and fit-out projects.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including tenants, landlords, and regulatory agencies.
- Provide leadership and guidance to facility staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Requirements

What you'll need

- Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, or related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in facilities management, preferably in the warehouse or logistics industry.
- Strong knowledge of facility operations, maintenance practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with budgeting, financial management, and vendor management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
- Proficiency in facility management software and tools.

What we'll provide you

We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:

- Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.
- Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.
- Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.
- Work 4 days a week in office & 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year.
- Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.

About the Company

We are a brand that aims to simplify people's lives by revolutionizing the transportation industry. A brand that strives to inspire everyone it interacts with, and supports every single person who dares to believe. #BeCareem

Careem is the MENA region's leading ride-hailing service and newest Tech Unicorn. With 30% monthly growth, we now operate in 50+ cities across 11 countries and host over 6 million users. With our recent Series D funding success, we are positioned on the cusp of significant scale and well on target to deliver our goal of creating one million jobs in the region by 2018.