Facilities Engineer
Department: Facilities and Engineering
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Main Purpose of the Role
An individual contributor role responsible for the repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment and systems within a regulated environment. The Facilities Engineer also supports building services, ensuring compliance and operational standards. Participation in a 24/7 on-call rota is required.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure efficient operation of building services, plant, and critical systems, carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance.
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Lead or support investigations, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring proper documentation (e.g., change controls, validation).
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Perform frontline maintenance on equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration, water purification, and production systems.
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Oversee small building and equipment projects, liaising with contractors for day-to-day repairs.
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Monitor performance of equipment and processes, driving improvements to reliability and efficiency.
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Take accountability for workload, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Build strong working relationships across teams and contribute to site-wide improvement initiatives.
Requirements
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Modern Apprenticeship Level 4 / HNC / HND (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
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Relevant facilities engineering experience within a regulated industry/environment
Preferred Background & Skills
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Experience in facilities maintenance and/or maintenance of automated equipment
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Familiarity with CMMS (preferably Maximo)
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Experience in process engineering or PLC controls is advantageous