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Unit facility management specialist

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  • Casalecchio Di Reno (Bo), Bologna, Italy
  • Property & Facility Management
  • Full time

Job Description

  • Job ID: 331590

  • Date posted: 02/03/2026



    • PURPOSE OF JOB

    We take the lead in delivering safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions – with Democratic design and life cycle cost on top of our mind. We actively maintain and secure that our properties are kept in relevant shape for the business.

    WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

    • Support that each property is managed throughout its lifetime including safety, compliance, maintenance and improvement to ensure a safe and operational environment for business, co-workers, customers and other stakeholders
    • Support purchase and implementation of relevant property management innovations, digital and technical solutions related to your specialist area that meet the needs of the business and the many people
    • Advice, mentor and support the delivery of the agreed FM services in the cluster by maintaining and sharing up-to-date expertise and enhancing the Ingka specialist area knowledge, while driving operational best-practice within the business in strict adherence with all applicable local regulations and mandatories in Ingka
    • Develop and maintain subject area expertise both personally and within the FM organization; drive the requirement collection process in your specialist area with relevant stakeholders
    • Participate actively in the subject matter network on both local and global level by detecting needs, knowledge and best-practices in the cluster organization and escalate/share them with the group organization
    • Participate in global subject matter update meetings and organize them in the cluster
    • Drive the implementation of approved best practices and projects, aimed at lowering operational costs, and improving the reliability of assets and the efficiency of the FM services
    • Drive the impact of your specialist area on the operational and financial results of FM and the Ingka business
    • Contribute to the goal setting, the FM budgeting activities, the 5-year rolling plan and the annual plan in your specialist area. Assist in controlling costs through working in a lean, simple and cost-conscious way, encouraging colleagues to discover more effective ways or working in your specialist area
    • Follow up permits, licenses, certificates and reporting measures to stay compliant with local and international legislation regarding the Facility Management scope in Ingka

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

    • Technical background or passion in Facilities Management (or equivalent) within your specialist area
    • Experience in a multi-unit facilities management organization
    • Technical understanding in all aspects of a building and connected equipment. Understanding of asset management (maintenance and repair history, reinvestment planning, …)
    • Communication skills and ability to build trustful relationships
    • Knowledge of how to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment
    • Understand the main Facility Management business processes (e.g. work order management for urgent, planned and reactive maintenance, contract and supplier management) on site level
    • Knowledge of how to transform our operations to become climate positive and contribute to a circular society
    • Knowledge of how to successfully deliver, organize and follow up on 'hard' service and of all relevant IT tools within Facility Management
    • Good knowledge of English and Italian

    WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

    Being part of the IKEA team has many benefits. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture, driven by values and your growth will be guided by structured HR processes.
    As part of the team you’ll have access to:

    • Structured HR processes to support you in your growth (onboarding, training, coaching sessions, internal recruitment opportunities, etc)
    • Wellbeing Offering, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides you with immediate and confidential support for any concerns related to your daily life
    • Healthy and affordable food: you will have access to a corporate canteen and will be able to enjoy a complete meal for just over 1€
    • Employee discount: 15% on the purchase of IKEA products for personal use
    • IKEA Vouchers for the most important moments in your life (marriage, cohabitation, birth or adoption of a child)
    • Corporate discounts: you’ll have access to portal dedicated to our co-workers to enjoy discounts for different activities such as travel, leisure, technology and more
    • Bonuses: we believe that everyone's contribution is needed to achieve (and exceed!) our goals. Every year all the co-workers can be rewarded for how we develop our business together

    WE CARE FOR PEOPLE
    At IKEA we cultivate an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed, accepted, respected, acknowledged for its uniqueness and where we work together in a supportive climate regardless age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy and ability












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