Facilities Technician

**Job ID**: 264072

**Date posted**: 31/10/2024

**Our team within IKEA**

At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world.

We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work.
We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion.
We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing.
We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

**What you need to know**

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

- 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
- 15% Co-worker discount
- Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
- Co-worker uniform provided
- Free Co-worker parking
- Bonus programme (where eligible)
- Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:

- This role is Permanent, Full-time 76hrs/fortnight.
- The internal job title for this role is Silo Technician
- The availability requirements for this role are between 6am to 4pm, weekdays Monday to - Friday and alternating weekend (Saturday) shifts.
- This role is based on site at IKEA Distribution Centre, Marsden Park NSW.

**About this work area**

As Facilities Technician your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of all facilities and equipment such as forklifts, conveyers and auto storage facilities within the Distribution Centre, ensuring mínimal downtime.
- Implementing regular preventive maintenance to maintain optimal equipment functionality.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report any abnormalities or incidents.
- Taking immediate corrective actions and preventive measures for issues identified during inspections.
- Coordinating and supervising external service providers, ensuring high-quality work that meets IKEA standards and safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area in all locations within the Distribution Centre.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Silo System performance and efficiency.
- Proactively contribute to the IKEA sustainability agenda through all Facilities related activities.

As Facilities Technician you are or have:

- Extensive experience in Facilities Management, ideally with exposure to Automatic Storage Retrieval Systems or a similar field.
- A strong commitment to safety and comfort working at heights.
- A passion for sustainability and a drive to contribute to IKEA's goals in this area.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and with external partners.
- Collaborative by nature, always seeking out best practices and sharing it with others.
- Driven to identify opportunities and make recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
- The ability to work autonomously, take initiative and possess excellent communication skills to deliver set tasks with a sense of urgency.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (including Excel) and facilities management software, along with strong organisational and administrative skills.

**We need people like you**

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us