Facilities Engineer
Hemel Hempstead | £45,000 – £50,000 per annum | Monday – Friday, 7am–4pm
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a hands-on and proactive Facilities Engineer to join a large, growing operation based in Hemel Hempstead. This newly developed site has recently benefited from significant investment and includes a mix of chilled, frozen, and ambient environments with semi-automated systems.
This position offers an exciting chance to take ownership of a key facility, supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all site equipment and services.
The Role
As a Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and supporting all facility-related breakdowns.
Ensuring all site infrastructure and equipment is kept in safe working order, including:
Roller doors, bay doors, and dock levellers
Sprinkler and fire systems
Cooling and waste compactor systems
Welfare facilities and vending machines
MHE bolts and general site equipment
Assisting with contractor management and permit-to-work systems.
Working collaboratively with site stakeholders to ensure maintenance priorities align with operational needs.
Contributing to the development of a new Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for scheduling, asset management, and KPI tracking.
About You
We’re looking for an adaptable and self-sufficient engineer who takes pride in maintaining a safe and efficient site. You should be comfortable managing your own workload and confident in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Essential:
Level 3 Electrical qualification (or equivalent)
Experience in industrial or facilities maintenance
Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including bearings, belts, chains, motors, and hydraulics
Basic understanding of PLCs for fault finding
Comfortable working independently as the sole engineer initially
Desirable:
Experience working with CO₂ or refrigeration systems
Knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools
What’s On Offer
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum
Monday to Friday, 7am–4pm (45 hours per week)
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities as the site continues to grow
Supportive and collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued
If you’re a motivated Facilities Engineer looking to make an impact on a major new site, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a business offering stability, growth, and the opportunity to shape a newly established engineering function