Facility Manager

About the role

Hiab is the pioneer in smart and sustainable on road load handling solutions. We believe in more than just work — we believe in making a difference for our customers to building a better tomorrow.

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Your mission

The Facility Manager ensures safe, compliant, functional, and cost-effective workplaces across our Raisio factory and our service center locations by leading daily operations, coordinating maintenance partners, managing budgets, and supporting business continuity.

Key responsibilities

Facility Operations and Maintenance

• Manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, utilities, and soft services (cleaning, security, catering, reception) across sites
• Execute preventive maintenance and resolve operational faults promptly
• Maintain accurate facility documentation, service records, statutory inspection records, plans and supplier management
• Manage machinery maintenance (planned and unplanned)

Safety Compliance and Business Continuity

• Ensure compliance with Finnish regulations, permits, leases, fire safety, physical security, and environmental standards
• Identify and mitigate operational risks; maintain business continuity and incident response plans

Suppliers Contracts and Financial Management

• Oversee service contractors, monitor SLAs, and support sourcing/tendering with Procurement
• Manage OPEX/CAPEX budgets, verify invoices, explain variances, and pursue sustainable cost savings

Projects Workplace Development and Sustainability

• Deliver facility projects (refurbishments, relocations, space changes, new construction projects) safely and with minimal business disruption
• Optimize space utilization and support environmental targets using occupancy, energy, and maintenance data

Stakeholder Support and Communication

• Serve as primary contact for facility matters, providing clear communication on site changes and disruptions
• Collaborate with site teams, functions, landlords, and vendors to address user feedback and align

Decision Making and Authority

• Prioritize facility activities and direct contractors within delegated budget and contractual authority
• Take immediate protective measures and escalate issues when risks to safety or operations arise
• Approve work completion and invoices within limits, recommending higher-level investments as needed.

What we are looking for

• Relevant degree in facility management, engineering, construction, real estate, business or a comparable field, or equivalent practical experience
• At least 5 years of experience in facility management, property operations, technical services or a related multi-site or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, contractor management, procurement, budgeting and project delivery
• Understanding of Finnish facility, fire safety, environmental and occupational safety requirements relevant to the role
• Proven track record of taking end-to-end responsibility for service delivery and driving complex issues to resolution
• Demonstrated ability to balance high-priority operational demands with long-term preventative work and strategic initiatives
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, with a track record of leveraging technical data and sound judgment to solve operational issues
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to build trust across sites, cross-functional teams, and external suppliers—especially during critical disruptions
• Ability to work professionally in Finnish and English with internal and external stakeholders
• Readiness to travel between Hiab Finland locations and respond to urgent facility matters when required.

What we offer

As a part of our Employees First culture, we offer opportunities to grow within a dynamic environment that values flexibility and your well-being. We strive to make things easier, empower you to succeed, and strive for excellence in a positive and inclusive environment.

Ready to apply?

• Click on the apply button below to send in your application in English. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Please note that the process for this position is coordinated by our Recruitment team part of Hiab Business Services based in Bulgaria.

We Are Hiab

Hiab (Nasdaq Helsinki: HIAB) is a leading provider of smart and sustainable on road load-handling solutions, committed to delivering the best customer experience every day with the most engaged people and partners. As the industry pioneer, Hiab continues to make on road load-handling smarter, safer and more sustainable to build a better tomorrow.