Deputy Facilities Manager

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Aufgaben Deputy Facilities Manager
Grade: 6
Hiring Manager: Claire Rayner
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Location: Tongwell, Milton Keynes
About Us
At Mercedes-Benz Cars, we're passionate about what we do. Whether we're exploring ways to make motoring more sustainable, or pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation underpins everything we do
It's an exciting time to join us, why not be part of the journey?

How you'll play your part

We're looking for someone motivated and friendly, who can bring outstanding people skills with a proven background in customer-facing, high-service environments

In this role you'll assist in the management of Facilities Management (FM) service delivery at the Mercedes-Benz Tongwell site, ensuring the provision of best-in-class services that support business objectives in an efficient, effective, and cost-conscious manner

What you'll do:
• Oversee day-to-day Facilities Management operations, keeping our spaces running seamlessly across maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, landscaping, reception, and postal services
• Be the go-to partner for colleagues and stakeholders, powering smooth operations through smart systems management, clear documentation, strong KPIs, and confident handling of urgent issues
• Drive service excellence and continuity, taking the lead as BCP Coordinator and stepping up for the Group FM Manager to keep everything moving
• Support the FM financials, raising PRs, partnering with Procurement and Controlling, managing accruals, and ensuring accurate, value-focused reporting within agreed budgets
• Drive the future of Corporate Real Estate, helping shape long-term FM strategies that elevate processes, strengthen collaboration, and support our Ambition 2039 goals

What you'll bring:
• A high standard of people skills in a customer facing industry
• Experience of leading teams of out-sourced staff in a customer facing, high standard service industry
• Be able to demonstrate how to achieve high standards of employee and customer satisfaction
• Proven FM experience ~ Desirable
• Experience of current related legislation and compliance ~ Desirable
• IT skills must include proficiency in Excel, Word and Powerpoint
• Retain a flexible approach and demonstrate crisis management skills
• Problem solving essential, quick thinking and non-confrontational attitude
• To set high standards of communication across all levels of the business
• Health and Safety ~ Desirable
• Flexible Hours approach to cover business needs
At Mercedes-Benz, we operate with integrity and therefore you are required to maintain ethical standards in accordance with our polices and adhere to the Company's Compliance Guidelines and Policies including Anti-Bribery and all relevant competition law

What's in it for you

As well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a great team and culture, we'll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you'll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you'll be able to join our pension scheme and you'll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you

We're here to support you - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental health First Aiders. We'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential
Who we are
Through the doors of Mercedes-Benz, you'll find a passionate team working to drive creative solutions, who think and act luxury brand in everything that we do. We know that to keep this team motivated, we need to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity
We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are. We believe our backgrounds, experiences and cultures contribute to our shared experience and shape who we are and what we do. The diversity of our colleagues reflects the diversity of our customers. This diversity is the driving force behind our ideas
What's next?
Once you click apply, we'll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal - this is our parent company site, so don't worry, you're in safe hands. Here, you'll find a short application form to complete
Please be assured that we're here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them
Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK
Managing your data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process
Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR
Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo - you'll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek 'job alerts' once you are registered in Taleo and it's possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period
Contact us as careers@mercedes-benz.com for further information
If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Mercedes-Benz UK Data Protection Officer at the following address: Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, Legal Department, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA or datacompliance@mercedes-benz.com