Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Spar Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dundee is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance activities across stores. The ideal candidate will manage budgets, contractor performance, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This position requires strong management skills and offers generous employee benefits, including a discount program and pension contributions.

Benefits

Generous employee Discount

Rewards and Benefits platform

Pension contributions

Employee events

Free on-site parking

Discounted shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site maintenance and property management.
• Strong contractor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and forecast expenditure effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cyclical maintenance programmes for soft services.
• Monitor the condition of building assets through regular inspections.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Multi-site maintenance experience

Contractor management skills

Budget management

Communication skills

Knowledge of building compliance

Proficient in MS Office

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

The Facilities and Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing and delivering both planned and reactive maintenance activities across the CJ Lang owned store estate. The role ensures all properties are maintained to agreed standards of safety, functionality, and presentation, while delivering value for money and high-quality service through effective contractor and stakeholder management. This role covers CJ Lang owned stores and reactive maintenance activity at the LDC.

About the Role…

• Develop and implement cyclical maintenance programmes for soft services (e.g. internal and external decoration, grounds maintenance, cleaning, etc.).
• Monitor the condition of all building assets through regular inspections and maintain centralised survey reports.
• Monitor, control, and analyse maintenance expenditure to ensure value for money.
• Identify and forecast significant capital expenditure (Capex) requirements to support annual budget planning.
• Support procurement processes by ensuring competitive tendering and cost-effective supplier performance.
• Liaise with contractors and end-users to ensure high-quality workmanship, site safety, and security.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for maintenance delivery, driving continuous improvement.
• Assist with the delivery of capital works and refurbishment projects at Stores, Head Office and the Distribution Centre.
• Support sustainability and efficiency initiatives across the property estate.

About You…

• Experience in multi-site maintenance and property management.
• Strong contractor management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of building compliance, H&S, and statutory maintenance requirements.
• Ability to manage budgets and forecast expenditure effectively.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and CAFM systems.
• Generous employee Discount
• Rewards and Benefits platform
• Contributions to pension scheme
• Employee events and complimentary tickets
• Free on-site parking at Dundee Head Office
• Discounted shopping with over 200 retailers
• 30 days annual holidays including Bank Holidays

Job Details

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Location: CJ Lang Head Office, Longtown Distribution Centre, 78 Longtown Road, Dundee, DD4 8JU