Job Title:Facilities & Maintenance Engineer
Salary:Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Note:Candidates are welcome to enquire about the salary range prior toapplication.
Location:St Ives, Cambridgeshire (Full UK driving licence required)
Shift Pattern:Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00
Do you enjoy hands-on engineeringrepairing, maintaining, and improving facilities andproduction equipment?
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact on reliability, efficiency, and safety in a busy manufacturing environment?
If that sounds like you, keep reading.
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking aFacilities & Maintenance Engineerto support the day-to-day operation of their production site in St Ives.
This is a multi-skilled, practical role covering electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, focused on minimising downtime, improving reliability, and keeping operations running smoothly.
This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same.
Why Join Our Client?
Our client values safety, reliability, and engineering excellence and they also make sure their people are supported and rewarded.
They Offer:
* Competitive salary withannual company bonus(non-contractual)
* 37.5-hour working week, MondayFriday promoting a strong work-life balance, with no expectation of long hours
* Holiday allowance that increases with tenure
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Company-paid life assurance
* On-site gym(free to all staff)
* Subsidised restaurantand free on-site parking
* Discounted products
* Access to aBenefits Platformwith options such as cycle-to-work, buy/sell holiday, and more
* Will writing service
* White Goods Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* Ongoingcareer development and training opportunities
* A supportive, team-focused environment
What Youll Be Doing
* Carry outplanned preventive maintenance (PPM)and respond quickly to breakdowns.
* Troubleshoot and repairfaults on mechanical and electrical site infrastructure.
* Assist with theinstallation and commissioningof new equipment.
* Maintain accurate records, identify trends, and supportcontinuous improvementusing the MaintainX platform.
* Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve site facilities.
* Ensure all work meetshealth, safety, and regulatory standards.
* Support site services including lighting, power distribution, and general infrastructure.
* Carry outfabrication workwhen required (welding, machining, basic fitting).
* Contribute topredictive maintenanceactivities to reduce downtime.
What Youll Need
Must-Haves:
* Proven experience in afacilities maintenance or engineering rolewithin manufacturing/industrial settings.
* Strongelectrical and mechanical maintenance skills.
* Hands-on experience with a wide range of machinery, tools, and site utilities.
* Knowledge of industrial systems: compressed air, pumps, valves, motors, control panels.
* Comfortable working on site infrastructure (plumbing, fire/security systems, electrical wiring, general maintenance).
Nice to Have (or Willing to Learn):
* Familiarity with fabrication processes (welding, turning, milling).
* Additional training in mechanical systems, fabrication, or facilities.
Qualifications
* Minimum Level 3 qualification inElectrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering(or equivalent).
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulationscertification (preferred).
* AM2 and Part P qualifications (desirable).
Personal Attributes
* Proactive and self-motivated with ahands-on approach.
* Excellentfault-finding and problem-solvingskills.
* Organised with strongattention to detail.
* Flexible with willingness to supportshift cover and occasional overtime.
* Full, cleanUK driving licence.
How to Apply
If youre ready to take on a role where your skills directly keep production moving, apply today to join our clients engineering team.
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