Caribbean Facilities Lead

Job Title: Facilities Lead

Location: St. Michael, Barbados

Job Details: Hybrid – Permanent

Do you want to lead in a dynamic business that’s transforming global automotive distribution? At Inchcape, we’re pursuing an exciting strategy to evolve our global business and accelerate our industry towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.

Join Inchcape Barbados, part of Inchcape’s global network. You’ll be instrumental in executing our bold and exciting strategy, delivering great experiences for our customers, colleagues and partners. Powering the performance of a highly collaborative team of diverse and talented colleagues.

Our Procurement and Facilities team is seeking a Facilities Lead to join our team in Barbados. In this position you will be responsible for coordinating and executing day‑to‑day Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) operations, supporting network expansion projects, sustainability initiatives, and workplace experience programs across our sites in Barbados and Puerto Rico.

This role acts as the operational backbone of the Facilities function, ensuring that buildings, services, and vendors perform safely, efficiently, and in line with company standards, budgets, and sustainability targets. The position partners closely with Procurement, Finance, HSE, HR, IT, and local business leaders to deliver reliable infrastructure that enables business growth and employee productivity.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the day-to-day Integrated Facilities Management (hard & soft services), ensuring SLA compliance, safety standards, and operational continuity across all assigned sites.
• Manage and coordinate IFM providers and local contractors, driving service quality, performance KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support network development projects including new site openings, relocations, refurbishments, and closures, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution.
• Coordinate technical scopes, RFQs, and supplier evaluations in partnership with Procurement for facilities-related services and projects.
• Drive local execution of sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives (utilities optimization, waste management, CO₂ data collection, and environmental programs).
• Monitor facilities OPEX and minor CAPEX, validating invoices, tracking budgets, and identifying cost optimization opportunities.
• Act as main operational point of contact for workplace-related topics, ensuring a safe, functional, and productive employee environment.
• Maintain facilities contracts, asset registers, compliance documentation, and audit evidence in line with governance requirements.
• Prepare and present monthly operational reports covering KPIs, incidents, projects status, costs, and sustainability metrics.
• Support HSE compliance, risk mitigation actions, and internal controls related to facilities operations.
• Perform other reasonable and related duties as required.

About you

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Qualified with a B.Sc. in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Bringing a minimum of (4) years of experience in Facilities Management, IFM, Property Management or similar roles.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Digitally fluent with procurement and data analytics tools.
• Skilled in managing vendors and service contracts.
• Exposed to construction or refurbishment projects, which would be considered an asset.
• Comfortable working within multinational or multi-site environments.
• Knowledgeable in IFM service models and SLAs.
• Familiar with HSE and building compliance requirements.
• Capable of budget tracking and cost control.
• Experienced with procurement processes, including RFQs, contracts, and vendor management.
• Proficient in ERP or facilities systems such as SAP, Coupa, CMMS, or similar platforms.
• Strong in Excel, reporting, and data analysis.

We offer you

At Inchcape, we are building the future of mobility, and we invite you to be part of it with us. You will join a collaborative culture that values well-being, growth, and inclusion. Through meaningful work, continuous development, and both global and local rewards, we create a work environment where people can achieve success and fulfill their aspirations.

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this role or another opportunity within Inchcape.

Join our team and become part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed. Read more here about our Inclusion and Diversity commitments, including our targets, programmes, and policies.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 40+ markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 16,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry and redefining tomorrow. Discover more at www.inchcape.com.

Additional information request

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request additional information from applicants to better understand your background, qualifications and experience for the role.