Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm. Friday, 9am-3pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Bedford
Responsibilities
* Deliver planned preventive maintenance (PPM) across mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
* Respond to reactive maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly.
* Perform routine inspections, identifying risks, defects, or opportunities for improvement.
* Monitor and maintain key building infrastructure.
* Ensure all equipment and facilities remain in optimal working order with minimum downtime.
* Ensure adherence to statutory compliance including LOLER, PUWER, fire safety, water hygiene (L8), and electrical testing.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records in line with legal and organisational requirements.
* Support risk assessments, safe systems of work, and contribute to H&S improvements.
* Liaise with external inspectors, auditors, and regulatory bodies as required.
* Assist with facility upgrades, refurbishments, and small-scale engineering projects.
* Provide technical input into project planning, cost estimates, and supplier selection.
* Support sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives.
* Co-ordinate external contractors and service providers.
* Ensure all contractors work to agreed standards and follow site safety protocols.
* Review contractor reports, service visits, and maintenance outcomes.
* Act as a point of contact for facilities queries from employees and stakeholders.
* Communicate effectively regarding maintenance schedules, disruptions, and resolutions.
* Provide technical advice to non-technical colleagues.
Requirements
* Strong communicator with a customer-focused approach.
* Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
* High attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
* Team player with a collaborative attitude.
* Flexible and adaptable to operational needs.
* Ideally working towards or currently have IOSH.
* NVQ3 Level Electrical or Mechanical.
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Facilities Engineer role, then please apply now!
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