About the mission
We are looking for a Facility Manager to be the point of contact for users of assigned buildings and to ensure compliance with building management standards. The role involves initiating maintenance, representing the Facilities department, and assisting in project requests.
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About De Lijn:
Every day, more than 400,000 people in Flanders take a tram, metro, or bus from De Lijn to go to work, school, or for a trip. To ensure that they reach their destination safely, smoothly, and responsibly, all these travelers can rely on our more than 8,000 colleagues. At De Lijn, we do everything we can to make our public transport as attractive as possible. Efficient, future-oriented, and accessible to everyone.Job Description:
As a Facility Manager, you are the point of contact for users of the buildings assigned to you and you monitor the agreed standards regarding building management. The work area is located in and around the province of East Flanders, with travel deep into West Flanders and Flemish Brabant in case of colleagues' absences.You initiate both preventive and corrective maintenance and ensure a quick, solution-oriented, and customer-focused response from the Buildings & Depots service. You represent the Facilities department during the CPBW meetings in the provinces and gather the necessary information within the department.
You assist the Head of Service and the team coordinators in following up on work being carried out at various locations, and you utilize the contracts available to ensure the best service for the internal customer. If necessary, you collaborate with staff and team coordinators to make the necessary contacts to resolve issues.
You prepare work orders or project requests together with the requesting party.
Skills & Experience:
Experience with environment/prevention
Knowledge of general building techniques and facility management
Microsoft Office
Languages:
Dutch: Native or bilingual proficiency
English: Nice to have
French: Nice to have
Additional Info:
Duration: 01/07/2026 - 31/12/2026
Rate: Undisclosed
Deadline for proposals: 09/07/2026 23:59
What you'll do
- Act as the point of contact for users of assigned buildings
- Monitor agreed standards regarding building management
- Initiate preventive and corrective maintenance
- Represent the Facilities department during CPBW meetings
- Assist the Head of Service and team coordinators in overseeing work at various locations
- Prepare work orders or project requests with the requesting party
What we're looking for
- Master diploma or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in facility management (hard and soft)
- Strong communication and consultation skills
Skills
- ERP
- Microsoft Office