Job title: Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Location: Reading
Pay rate: £14 - £16 per hour PAYE depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2.30pm flexibility may be available
Job type: Initial 3-6 month contract
This is an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business on a 3-6 month contract
The role of Facilities Maintenance Engineer:
1. Manage the sites maintenance helpdesk system, ensuring timely allocation and completion of tasks.
2. Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for building services, plant, equipment, and infrastructure.
3. Support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical issues and assist engineers with complex breakdowns.
4. Maintain spare parts inventory and handle procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment.
5. Ensure statutory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety) and maintain audit-ready documentation.
6. Coordinate contractors and vendors, including inductions, supervision, quality checks, and performance management.
7. Administer facilities systems such as access control, CCTV, fire/security systems, and (if applicable) fleet management.
8. Maintain records, asset registers, and reports, promoting safety, 5S, and continuous...