Total 3 Manager level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in D26 Upper Thomson, Springleaf

Company Overview

Vanderlande is the global leader in airport baggage handling systems, moving 3.7 billion pieces of luggage annually. Established in 1949 with over 5,000 employees, Vanderlande supports major projects like Changi Airport Terminal 1 Redevelopment.

Job Summary

Lead and develop site-based maintenance and excellence teams to optimize automated handling system performance, improve processes, and ensure operational excellence in a safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site-based Maintenance Team and Excellence Team to achieve operational goals
• Analyze automated handling system performance and implement improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency
• Communicate performance metrics and progress effectively with internal teams and customers
• Identify improvement opportunities, develop actionable plans, and execute solutions to optimize maintenance operations
• Manage and optimize spare parts inventory to support maintenance activities efficiently
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and tooling to streamline maintenance workflows
• Maintain continuous focus on Health and Safety standards to ensure a safe working environment
• Develop and manage maintenance team schedules and shift rotations to ensure optimal manpower and skill distribution
• Coordinate and distribute maintenance activities to meet operational demands and deadlines
• Rotate staff assignments to broaden skill sets and ensure adequate coverage across maintenance functions
• Collaborate with operations management to assess and mitigate maintenance impacts on daily operations
• Methodically analyze and improve departmental processes, including people development and team performance

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to oversee facilities and soft services operations across multiple client sites. This role is responsible for ensuring high service standards, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction across the assigned portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead operational teams, manage client relationships, optimise manpower and resources, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and profitability.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee daily facilities and soft services operations across multiple client/project sites.
• Ensure service delivery is aligned with contractual requirements, company standards, and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Manage service delivery against contractual KPIs and SLAs.
• Develop, review, and implement operational plans, SOPs, and workflow improvements.
• Monitor site performance and drive corrective actions where required.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Plan and optimise deployment of manpower, equipment, and operational resources across sites.
• Manage work schedules and staffing plans to ensure operational efficiency.
• Prepare and manage operational budgets and cost controls.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
• Support tender preparation, costing, quotations, and contract negotiations.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable equipment, technologies, and supplies for operations.
• Monitor inventory levels, equipment usage, and consumables across project sites.
• Lead, coach, and develop site teams and operational staff.
• Drive workforce capability development and succession planning.
• Lead management of major incidents, emergencies, and crisis situations.
• Conduct incident reviews and investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Assess operational and contractual risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Support any other duties as assigned by management.

Pre-requisites:

• Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in facilities management, environmental services, or cleaning operations.
• Proven experience managing large teams across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of soft services operations including cleaning, waste management, and hygiene services.
• Familiarity with Singapore regulatory requirements including MOM, NEA, and Progressive Wage Model (PWM).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with budgeting and cost management experience.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site operational environment.

Add advantage:

• WSQ Certifications in Environmental Cleaning
• CFME / Facilities Management Certification
• Experience with CAFM systems or digital inspection platforms

Job Description:

• To manage a team of supervisors, workers, sub-contractors and vendors to execute works within given timeframe.
• To resolve site issues with supervisors, sub-contractors, vendors, main contractors and/or related third parties.
• To co-ordinate site works, workflows and inspections with main contractors’ site representatives including attending site co-ordination meetings.
• To plan, implement and monitor weekly works activities with a team of supervisors in accordance to the master schedule.
• To monitor work progresses, productivities, qualities and materials usages and ensure those items meet the targeted schedule, productivities, qualities and within quantities.
• To enforce and monitor all supervisors, workers and sub-contractors abide to safety, health and environment rules and regulations.
• To prepare shop drawings, ‘AS-Built” drawings and Materials Bill of Quantities required for the project.
• To keep track, monitor and ensure timely submission of all shop drawings, materials and “AS-BUILT” drawings.
• To co-ordinate with main contractors and third parties on Combined Services Drawing (CSD) and resolve any clashes prior to construction.
• Attendance for All Tools Box meetings and all Safety meetings.
• To implement Testing & Commissioning plan.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma / ITC certificate in related trades with 3 years experiences. Those with more years of experiences will be considered for senior position.
• Building Construction Safety Supervisor course and any other WSH related certificates.
• Candidates with some MEP design experiences will be added advantages.
• Must be a team player, perseverance, diligent, integrity and initiative.