Facilities Management Blacksmith

About the Role

We’re looking for a bright Facilities Management Blacksmith to join our team. As a Facility Management (Stronghold Blacksmith) at Critical TechWorks, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our office environments. Your work will be crucial in ensuring that our facilities operate smoothly and provide a comfortable, efficient, and welcoming space for all employees. This role focuses on managing day-to-day operations, overseeing both soft and hard services, and implementing strategies to improve the overall office experience in Porto/Lisbon and beyond. Our culture and work methods are based on autonomy, responsibility, flexibility, collaboration and spontaneous human interactions. Our offices are the preferred working environment. They are placed in prime locations of Porto, Braga and Lisbon, totalizing ≈25000 square meters. Your role is more than just a job; it’s about creating an optimal work environment that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. If you have a passion for facility management and are eager to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workplace, we invite you to join us.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Operations Management: Plan and oversee soft services (cleaning, reception, surveillance) and hard services (preventive and corrective maintenance) to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Vendor Coordination: Supervise and coordinate services and suppliers, ensuring high-quality performance and compliance with contracts and regulations.
• Maintenance Excellence: Ensure that all essential assets, including HVAC units, plumbing, and electrical systems, are maintained in top condition to support a seamless office experience.
• Collaboration: work with other internal areas to ensure that offices represent and promote the company culture and implement procedures that enable organizational and regulatory policies.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment, adhering to legal obligations and best practices.
• Enhancing Employee Experience: Create a welcoming and comfortable office atmosphere that reflects our company culture and promotes productivity and collaboration.
• Standardization and Improvement: Be proactive and collaborative - contribute to internal procedures, promoting consistency and standardization in facility management across all offices.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Propose and implement measures that promote sustainability and environmental responsibility within the facilities.

Qualifications

Whatever you’re working on, here’s the lowdown on the technical skills you’re likely to have: - Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or civil) or a related field. - Minimum 5 years of experience in facility management in a corporate environment. - Professional training in Occupational Health & Safety, minimum level VI (preferable). - Technical expertise and a proven track record in managing operations and maintenance of corporate facilities. - Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. - Effective planning skills to define and implement strategies while managing daily needs. - Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. - Resilience to handle challenging situations calmly and effectively – capable of shifting between autonomous work and within a team. - Knowledge of regulatory and legal policies related to facility management. - Ability to foster a positive and autonomous work culture and empower the facilities team. - Proactive approach with the ability to bring new ideas to the company. - Fluency in English and Portuguese.

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences. For this position, candidates must already have the legal right to work in Portugal at the time of application.

Who We Are

Critical TechWorks seeks a distinct and treasured corporate culture, that is very much our own. This means: - Growth and Professional Development: Be a key player in shaping the future of mobility through innovative ideas and strategic initiatives. We are committed to fostering an environment where your career can flourish, and your contributions make a significant impact. - Engineering Excellence: Immerse yourself in an environment that values precision, professionalism, and high standards. Your role will support our pursuit of excellence by creating and leading with a focus on delivering exceptional results that drive the success of our organization. - Autonomy and Collaboration: Thrive in a culture that balances independence with teamwork. Our flat hierarchy and collaborative ethos ensure that your voice is heard and your ideas are valued. - Continuous Improvement: Embrace ongoing learning and professional growth in a dynamic workplace. Your expertise and insights will be integral to our success, and we support your development with opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Join Critical TechWorks on our journey of innovation, excellence, and redefining the future of motion, one product at a time. At Critical Techworks we are creating an inclusive culture that values our people’s different viewpoints and experiences, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our recruitment process is flexible and accessible to ensure fairness. If you need any adjustments to showcase your skills, let us know during your application. We’ll support you with care and confidentiality. As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI-supported tools to assist in screening and organizing applications. These tools support our recruiters in structuring information, but do not make hiring decisions independently. All recruitment decisions are made by qualified human recruiters with full oversight.