Facilities Management Intern

About us

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations, and more people.

Pioneering technology takes more than just inventive engineers. At Dyson, we take a problem-solving approach to everything we do.  And across our support teams, we’re proud to be different. And importantly, we support change to maintain our rapid growth.

We are looking for students who would be able to commit full-time for 6 months commencing Feb/Mar 2025.

About the role

Facilities Team is looking for a Facilities Management Intern based in St James Power Station. This role requires the candidate to support the day-to-day operations of the facilities management team. This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in the maintenance, management, and improvement of building systems and services. The intern will assist in ensuring the workplace is safe, functional, and well-maintained, while gaining exposure to industry-standard practices and tools in facilities management.

• Help schedule and track routine maintenance tasks, repairs, and inspections.

• Assist in liaising with contractors and vendors to ensure timely and quality work.

• Observe and learn about preventive maintenance programs and their implementation.

• Support the team with regular inspections of the premises, including Cleaning, Landscape, ACMV, Lighting, Plumbing, etc.

• Document findings, track work orders, and support the resolution of facility-related issues.

• Participate in audits to ensure compliance with HSE standards.

• Oversee maintenance of inventory of equipment, supplies, and facility-related assets.

• Track stock levels, reorder supplies when necessary, and ensure proper storage and organization.

• Help with analysing data for maintenance reports, work order logs, and performance metrics.

• Input information into available facility tools for tracking and reporting purposes.

• Collaborate with the facilities team on small renovation or improvement projects.

• Conduct research on potential upgrades or new systems that could enhance facility operations.

• Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, managing documents, and responding to inquiries related to facilities issues.

• Support with creating and updating facility manuals, policies, and standard operating procedures.

Our internship programme connects academic theory with practical experience. Gain valuable insights into professional applications through mentorships with our industry-leading experts and exposure to cutting-edge practices. Join us for a transformative journey where theory meets application, guided by the industry’s best minds!

About you

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Previous internship or volunteer experience in facilities management, construction, or related areas is a plus, but not required.

Working for us

Join our internship programme to jumpstart your career. We look to offer selected high-performing interns an opportunity to return on our graduate programme.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.