Job Description

Facilities Coordinator
Job ID
254534
Posted
07-Jan-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Engineering/Maintenance
Location(s)
Dagenham - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Facilities Coordinator to be based on our site in Dagenham.


About the Role:


As a CBRE Facilities Coordinator, you will work with clients, vendors, and contractors to ensure that facility tasks and work orders are complete. The role is based in our client's production plant (DEP/DDC) and will be a primary contact for Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operations.


The role interfaces closely with wider Dagenham and UK operations, forming part of the CBRE Ford Land account delivery team providing services to our client, globally.


The Ford Dagenham site manufactures diesel engines and machined components for the global market, predominantly for commercial vehicle products such as the popular Ford Transit Van and Ford Ranger. Currently (2025) it produces over 2,100 engines per day, equaling 480,000 per year. To date, the plant has produced and shipped over 49 million engines worldwide.


This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.


What You'll Do:


Acknowledge all client inquiries and schedule repairs and work orders as required. Generate and investigate work order reports to find out performance and progress status, including liaison with vendor partners and providing communication to client stakeholders. Maintain accurate work orders, proposals, department files, and other paperwork submitted by vendors. Proactively checking and audits of facilities standards. Join clients and vendors as required on their planned inspections. Support in the generation of quotations and management of extra works requests. Sourcing and receipting of goods and materials. Support in the delivery of planned maintenance schedules. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation. Attend client meetings and take ownership of CBRE action management. Ensure CBRE and client QHSE requirements are met through instruction, monitoring and reporting. Have awareness of relevant contractual and KPI requirements, and overall account objectives, and consider opportunities to de-risk and improve in support of these.

What You'll Need:

Proven experience working in facilities management or similar building services environment. Communication skills to exchange straightforward information. Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively. Desirable to have experience working within a manufacturing, production or logistics field. Desirable to have broad understanding of HVAC systems within buildings or manufacturing settings. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Basic math skills. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups Desire to positively impact team through defined duties, methods, and tasks. Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work. Although not essential, a drvier's license is desirable due to scale of client's site and proximity to public transport.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values -- respect, integrity, service and excellence -- and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you can chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Our Values

RESPECT: We act with consideration for others' ideas and share information openly to inspire trust and encourage collaboration INTEGRITY: No one individual, no one deal, no one client, is bigger than our commitment to our company and what we stand for SERVICE: We approach our clients challenges with enthusiasm and diligence, building long-term relationships by connecting the right people, capital and opportunities EXCELLENCE: We focus relentlessly on creating winning outcomes for our clients, employees and shareholders

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.


CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE."

Application Process:

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team, and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.


Taking into consideration the costs of sponsorship, the nature of the role and the financial resources of the account in question, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

No agencies please.

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