Job Description

We’re seeking a highly organised and hands‑on Facilities Maintenance Coordinator to support the smooth running of a large, fast‑paced operational environment. In this role, you’ll coordinate both hard and soft facilities management activities, ensuring effective oversight of planned and reactive maintenance while managing on‑site contractors and maintaining compliance across critical systems such as fire safety, water hygiene and electrical checks. You’ll thrive in a site‑based position where you’re regularly out on the ground, problem‑solving in real time, engaging with operational teams and driving high standards across the estate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong contractor management experience, robust FM coordination skills, and the capability to keep a complex site running safely, efficiently and proactively.

Location: DP World London Gateway, Essex
Hours: Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent

How you will contribute:

• Execute/Manage installation, repair and maintenance activities according to London Gateway Facilities Management processes, procedures and safety regulations.

• Assist in escorting external contractor on and around site.

• Resolve emergency calls during the working day.

• Ensure that method statements and risk assessments of all the repair and maintenance activities are documented, implemented and updated as necessary.

• Ensure that all information related to projects, installation, repair and maintenance activities are recorded for each asset during the life cycle of the asset.

• Maintain FM non-M&E building plant asset data base and document control of FM administrative and maintenance records.

• Lead projects end to end, from planning through to quality assurance and evaluation

• Manage minor repairs and improvements to the site and equipment e.g. replacement of locks, putting up shelving, decorating, plumbing, electrical and carpentry works, decorating, office and furniture movement etc

• Responsible for management of other site services staff, contractors and contracted staff as applicable ensuring team are appropriately skilled and trained for their roles and that related Risk Assessments, toolbox is communicated, delivered and verified.

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and address any findings to ensure a safe environment free of risks to health.

• Order equipment, furniture and materials following correct procedure to ensure required operational stock levels are met.

• Assist the Facilities Manager in the control of department budgets in order to manage, report and control FM costs.

• Ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exists by being responsible for leading, improving and engaging with Health, Safety, Environment and Security Policies and Procedures, including safe working practices and complying with Fatal Risk Standards to achieve full implementation, review and compliance with all relevant legislation, risk assessments and operating procedures.

• Maintain a high level of personal visibility in operational areas., taking time to discuss work with team. Maintain high standards regarding work practice and safety rules and ensure the team adhere to the same high standards, building a proactive safety culture.

• Through high visibility and relationship building, establish a collaborative and professional relationship with all employees, managers and stakeholders, to deliver a proactive safety culture.

• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.

• Role model positive Health & Safety working practices, ensure responsibility for safety and discipline within their team and report all accidents and ‘near misses’ in accordance with defined safety procedures.

What you will bring:

• Significant experience in Facilities Management or Coordination.

• Excellent communicator, team player and relationship builder

• Strong knowledge of equipment maintenance/engineering.

• Dynamic, creative, and innovative.

• Understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of project management.

• Computer literate

• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse and complex workload

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Facilities management qualifications, ranging from level 2 (entry) to level 7 (postgraduate).

• NQF L3 or higher, particularly with subjects such as facilities management, business studies or management.

• A full UK driving licence is required.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organisation. We strive to hire and develop the right people, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal and inclusive atmosphere. We offer a market-competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses—Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology—and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions.

We're reshaping the future by investing in innovation—from intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking—pushing the sector towards better ways to trade.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures—not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.