Technical Manager (Paris) N/F/H

We’re Adevinta, a global leader in digital marketplaces. Our household name brands, including Marktplaats in the Netherlands, mobile.de in Germany and leboncoin in France, reach hundreds of millions of people every month. 

We’re all about matchmaking, and our sites help people find whatever they’re looking for in their local communities – whether it’s a car, an apartment, a sofa or a new job. Every connection made or item found makes a difference by creating a world where people share more and waste less. 

Our brands are supported by global Tech Hubs in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin. Their goal is to develop common global products and innovation platforms which all of our brands can use. This means using cutting edge technology to create highly scalable, customisable and secure products and components that free up development time and leverage our access to global data.

What you’ll do ​& Who you are

Purpose of the post: 
The Workplace Experience (WPE) France Technical Manager (Paris 80% and 20% of the regions) is part of Adevinta's People, Communications & Workplace (PCW) function. The main responsibility of this position is to manage the technical elements of Adevinta's workplaces in Paris and the regions. He/she reports to the Workplace Experience Lead, France and acts as the main contact person for all (outsourced) technical partners, operations and specific technical projects.

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About Adevinta / leboncoin.fr : 
Adevinta is a leading online classifieds group and a champion of sustainable commerce in Europe and beyond. With more than 25 digital marketplaces in 10 countries, our portfolio covers consumer goods, mobility, real estate, holiday rentals and employment. Together, our marketplaces attract more than 120 million users every month and more than one million businesses. As part of Adevinta's portfolio, leboncoin.fr (created in 2006) is an exchange platform that simplifies access to consumption, encourages local relationships and makes digital a tool at the service of all. leboncoin is positioned as a digital, economic, societal and innovative player, with the same objective: to facilitate all day-to-day exchanges for all our users. We give a second life to thousands of items. Behind this apparent simplicity lies a fast-growing company with 1,400 employees, a great place to work, a company that cultivates a responsible and collective HR approach. We're also the No. 1 private sales website in France and the 5th most consulted website in France.

Adevinta is an equal opportunities employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Job description: 

You will be part of the French WPE team, reporting to the Workplace Experience Lead for France, located in Paris. As the lead, you will oversee (technical) administrative tasks, coordinate with the various technical service providers and independently ensure the efficient technical and security operations of Adevinta Group sites in France.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Technical maintenance management:

• To manage and optimise the technical maintenance of all the Adevinta Group's rental properties in France.
• Ensuring the continued smooth operation of technical equipment through inspection and maintenance.
• Coordinating maintenance work in accordance with contracts, managing budgets and validating invoices.
• Supervising maintenance contracts with external suppliers and managing emergency calls and breakdowns.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Overseeing routine maintenance and new projects, ensuring compliance with allocated budgets.
• Implement sustainable development programmes to minimise environmental impact.

Operational excellence:

• Take charge of the technical management of the Paris workplaces, suggesting and costing improvements.
• Oversee the delivery of technical improvements, working with internal and external technicians.
• Schedule maintenance appointments effectively and supervise routine maintenance.
• Monitor building elements and their use, supporting budgeting for improvements.
• Ensuring prompt payment to suppliers/contractors and enforcing health and safety regulations.

Team management:

• Supervise outsourced suppliers/contractors and promote a proactive culture.
• Test and implement innovative solutions, supporting the WPE Manager, France.
• Contribute to the creation of a positive working environment within the French Workplace Experience team.
• Contribute to cross-country knowledge sharing within the Global Workplace Experience team on request. 

Benefits

Life at Adevinta comes with its perks! Our Adevintans enjoy the following benefits:

• An attractive Base Salary 💸

• Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus) 🏆

• Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere! Maybe not from the moon🌛well why not! just make sure you have internet connection! 🌍

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, because we care ❤️

• Win together, lose together is one of our key behaviours. At Adevinta you will find a collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow 🌱

On top of these, we also provide a range of locally relevant benefits. Wanna know more? Apply and ask our recruiters! ✨

Adevinta is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. Research suggests that women and individuals from underrepresented groups may self-select out of opportunities if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply and look forward to speaking with you.