Facilities Manager
Job Summary
At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.
Job summary
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of CDWs UK Distribution Centre and office facilities. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence driving continuous improvement and supporting our sustainability and growth objectives.
What you will do
- Smooth Operations: All sites run efficiently with facilities services well-managed and minimal disruption.
- Compliance & Safety: Health & Safety and Fire Safety standards are fully met and safe practices are embedded.
- Supplier Management: Supplier relationships and contracts are effectively managed ensuring high service quality.
- Financial Control: Budgets are well-managed and KPIs consistently achieved.
- Sustainability: Energy-saving and waste-reduction initiatives are delivered.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong teamwork and clear communication across all departments.
- Visible Leadership: Regular site presence and proactive issue resolution.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactive detail-focused and committed to ongoing development and excellence.
- Maintain primary relationships with key suppliers
- Oversee all facilities operations at the Distribution Centre and offices including cleaning waste management vending utilities security and parking.
- Develop and manage sustainable maintenance and service plans through strong supplier relationships.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Fire Safety regulations across all sites.
- Manage leases service charges insurance utilities and contractor relationships.
- Coordinate refurbishments layout changes and office moves with minimal disruption.
- Support the sites operations with a focus on layout optimisation preventative maintenance and integration with semi-automated systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams (legal finance procurement project leads) on supplier sourcing and contract management.
- Track service performance control budgets and ensure alignment with KPIs and business priorities.
- Contribute to environmental initiatives by identifying and implementing energy-saving and waste-reduction opportunities.
- Maintain a visible presence across sites and conduct regular site evaluations.
- Assist in managing CDWs UK and international real estate portfolio identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate space planning and ensure efficient use of facilities.
- Support office security and promote safe working practices.
- Lead the development and implementation of supplier contract management processes and performance metrics.
- Participate in supplier evaluation selection and contract negotiations.
- Provide input on sourcing decisions and alternative supplier options.
- Collaborate with the Head of Facilities to ensure a robust and effective facilities strategy.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform differenttasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall businessobjectives of the organization
What we expect of you
- Required experience
- Experience in a similar role
- Proven experience in facilities or distribution centre management.
- Background in supplier and contract management.
- Solid understanding of warehouse operations automation and layout efficiency.
- Knowledge of facilities maintenance planning and compliance.
- Experience managing budgets and service performance.
- Familiarity with project management methodologies and process improvement.
- Strong analytical reporting and organisational skills.
- Willingness to train as a First Aider and Fire Warden (training provided).
Preferred skills experience and qualities needed (optional)
- Professional honest and hardworking.
- Self-motivated and proactive with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to build relationships across all levels and adapt communication style accordingly.
- Capable of multi-tasking and managing time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about driving positive change and operational efficiency.
- Committed to continuous development and improvement.
- Approachable and receptive to feedback.
CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
As a leader you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity encourage responsible AI adoption and foster a culture of continuous learning. You dont need deep technical expertise but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy decision-making and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.Additionally CDW is committed to fostering an equitable transparent and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process our goal is to understand your experience strengths skills and qualifications. As an AI forward company we see AI not just as a tool but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking creating and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset one thats curious adaptive and ready to explore whats possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background judgment and voice.
About Us
CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses government education and healthcare organizations achieve whats possible through technology. What makes CDW different isnt just what we doits how we do it. At CDW we act as onebuilding trust speaking candidly and working together to achieve more. We play to winfocusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forwardstaying curious moving fast and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported heard and empowered to contribute. Thats why we think of ourselves as coworkers not just employeesworking together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities.
As a fullstack fulllifecycle technology partner CDW brings deep expertise strong relationships and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters your growth is supported and your contributions help shape whats next.
Together we deliver the full promise of what technology can do. Together we Make Amazing Happen.
CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
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About Company
CDW UK is a leading IT company which brings together the right technology & expertise to solve your most complex organisational challenges. Our consulting, cloud & integrated technology solutions, and managed services help you drive & manage innovation.