Teamleader Facilities

Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks, it is our people who make the difference.

Guided by our culture of Trust, Collaboration, and Courage, we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As Facility Lead, you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.

You will report to our SVP HR and Communications.The Facility Lead has 2 direct reports: a Facility Specialist and a Facility Coordinator

The Facility Lead is mostly responsible for the location Westerlaan Rotterdam (Global Office and home of BU NL) and has partial responsibility for the 5 overarching contracts of the Westerlaan office and 3 terminals (Fleet Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering, Reception). This contains contract negotiations (together with Procurement) and possible tender processes when these large contracts are expiring after 3 to 5 years.

This position is responsible for a safe workplace and office environment for our colleagues, co-workers, visitors and suppliers.

Key accountabilities include managing 2 team members, periodic contract management, general upkeep of the building, safety & security and financial management.

• Responsible for planning and organizing facility services of the Westerlaan office: hard services (repair & maintenance), soft services (hospitality, cleaning, security and catering) and minor workspace modifications / office layout alterations.
• Manage a team of 2 persons and take responsibility for stakeholder management with our senior management.
• Contract Management, including Fleet Management, Security, Cleaning, Catering and Reception.
• Financial Management; compile yearly budget, approve purchase orders and invoices. Manage all activities in line with the budget.

• A salary between 75.000 and 95.000 euros depending on your experience, knowledge and seniority in the role
• 30 vacation days, with the option to purchase 10 additional days.
• An excellent pension scheme with 4% personal contribution to our own Vopak pension fund.
• We cover 50% of your health insurance premium.
• Net internet allowance of 40 euros per month on a full-time basis.
• A healthy work-life balance with hybrid work - depending on your role.
• Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom, room for initiative, and an engaging environment.
• Want to know more about our great work culture? Follow us on Instagram or check out our stories on Linked

We are looking for an agile, proactive Facility Lead, who thrives in a versatile environment where scope and role distribution are continuously refined. You don't wait for step-by-step instructions, you take initiative to make things better.

Due to the nature of this position, daily physical office presence is required.

• Education & Experience:
  Bachelor degree in Facility Management, paired with hands on experience and 5 years of leading Facility operations in a complex international setting.
• Safety & Security, compliance:
  Overarching systems: you work together with the supplier and with Facility and SHEQ-teams of the Terminals
• Act as Head of Emergency Response (Hoofd BHV):
  mainly for changes, improvements and understanding of the Emergency Response Plan / RI&E
• Communication:
  Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with full fluency in Dutch and English.

Don't meet all our criteria?

No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit, we warmly invite you to apply anyway.