Facility Assistant

Søstrene Grene is a Danish family-owned company that was founded in 1973 and currently has more than 325 stores in 17 countries. Our stores offer a wide range of home accessories, furniture, kitchen utensils, hobby items, party supplies, gift wrapping, office supplies, children's interiors and toys, as well as seasonal products. New products arrive in stores every week.

In Venlo, the new distribution centre will be opened in September 2025 with which we supply our E-com and Retail. The DC is equipped with the latest technologies and has a size of 45,000 m2, where at least 100 to 250 FTE will be operationally employed. Fully geared to the growth target for the coming years.

Facility Assistant

The Facility Assistant supports the efficient day-to-day operations, maintenance, and safety of company premises. They ensure that facilities are clean, well-maintained, secure, and compliant with relevant regulations, creating a safe and comfortable environment for staff, customers, and visitors.

Your role at Søstrene Grene

• Assist with routine maintenance and minor repairs to building systems, fixtures, and furniture.
• Monitor and restock facility supplies, including cleaning products, PPE, and office consumables.
• Support external contractors during scheduled maintenance or repair work.
• Conduct daily inspections to identify potential hazards, faults, or areas for improvement.
• Manage waste disposal, recycling, and sustainability initiatives.
• Respond promptly to facility-related requests and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, incident reports, and asset inventories.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, fire safety, and security policies.
• Supporting Facility Coordinator
• Undertake training in health & safety, first aid, and emergency procedures.
• Develop knowledge of building systems and equipment to assist in preventative maintenance.
• Contribute to facility improvement projects and suggest efficient measures

Success criteria

• Facilities remain safe, clean, and fully operational at all times.
• Maintenance issues are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Positive feedback from staff and visitors regarding facility standards.
• Compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Accurate and up-to-date maintenance and inspection records

Behaviour

• Takes ownership of assigned work and responsibilities, delivering results reliably and efficiently.
• Expected to be an active part of the management team, including updating, collaborating, and asking for help with tasks if necessary, and being curious about each other's expertise and daring to challenge each other's perspectives to promote team development.
• Act as a role model and lead by example, demonstrating the right work ethic, flexibility, stability, and team spirit.
• Takes a proactive, solution-oriented approach to optimize and develop processes in the department in relation to department goals.
  

About you:

• Minimum MBO educational level with relevant knowledge in the field Warehouse/Logistics.
• Relevant experience in a similar position, preferably within a distribution center
• Strong ability to oversee multiple tasks while maintaining a clear overall perspective.
• Proficient in the English language at a professional level.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel 
• Taking responsibility comes naturally to you; you work carefully and independently
• Thrives in a positive performance environment by motivating and involving employees, delegating responsibilities, promoting equality, collaborating effectively, and presenting information clearly. 
• Models a values-based approach with trust, empathy, integrity and authenticity.

The Søstrene Grene spirit

At Søstrene Grene, we strive to touch people's hearts by creating a wondrous universe that offers a break from everyday life.  Our 'Søsterånd' (sister spirit), together with our values, defines our culture. You will find that we value values such as respect, trust and honesty and that we treat everyone in accordance with these values. We work as a team and you can always count on a helping hand from your new sisters (and yes, we all call ourselves sisters, regardless of gender).

Practical information:

Starting date: October 1st, 2025

Location:        Venlo (the Netherlands)

Onboarding:   Total of 4 weeks onboarding and Training in Venlo with our Facility Coordinator

Hours:            37 hours (fulltime)

If you have any questions about the position, please contact our People & Culture department via e-mail: peoplevenlo@sostrenegrene.com.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please upload your application with attached CV. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have found the right candidate. 

Acquisitions from third parties are not appreciated.