Facilities Engineer
1. Full-time
2. Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)
Job Description
Salary: up to £45,000 plus a great range of benefits
Shift Required: Days, Monday - Friday 8:00 until 17:00 plus overtime
40 hours per week
Reading, Berkshire
We’re seeking a proactive and reliable a skilled Facilities Engineer (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) looking for your next opportunity. You'll become a valued member of our team who can carry out in-house maintenance of building services and equipment across site on a permanent basis. You'll ensure reliability of the depot operations and colleague safety at our Brakes (part of Sysco GB) depot in Reading, Berkshire.
As a key member of our engineering team, you'll take charge of maintaining essential building services and equipment, ensuring the reliability of our depot operations and the safety of our colleagues. From electric doors, you'll be responsible for the upkeep and performance of a range of critical machinery. Your role will involve carrying out scheduled lubrication routines, conducting preventative maintenance, and responding to general repairs, helping to reduce our reliance on external contractors.
You’ll be someone with experience in either electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines (18th Edition Wiring regulations - desirable), and general facilities plumbing would be a great advantage. IT skills would be useful, particularly in Microsoft Office, are also beneficial. Flexibility is key, as you’ll need to be available for occasional emergency call-outs. If you have a passion about problem-solving, take pride in keeping facilities running smoothly, and ready to take on a role with variety and responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.
In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:
3. Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
4. The option to purchase additional annual leave
5. Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
6. Life assurance
7. Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
8. The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
Apply today and become an integral part of our team!
Additional Information
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!