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Facilities Engineer

Gap Technical
Darwen, Lancashire
10 months ago
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Facilities Engineer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Darwen
Days Only (Monday to Thursday 07:15am - 5:00pm)
gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Facilities Maintenance Electrician to work at their facility based near Darwen
Performance Objectives

Ensure that the requirements of the company's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures are maintained when carrying out maintenance activities and in the areas that are under direct control.
Carry out internal maintenance activities are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance repairs and service schedules (permit to work, risk assessments and service / planned maintenance records).
Liaise and support external contractors to ensure that they carry out maintenance related activities are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
Proactively support site related environment improvement programs by identifying potential energy / waste management cost reduction initiatives.
Support OHSE in the execution of their OHSE responsibilities.
To carry out unsupervised reactive maintenance repairs, fault finding, installation, servicing, testing and commissioning to a wide range of services, plant and equipment covering electrical, mechanical and building services.
To carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance to a wide range of Plant and Equipment covering mechanical and building services.
To work in accordance to all relevant Policies & Procedures, Work Place Regulations, Health & Safety Legislation and best practice guidelines.
Maintain full communications with Value Stream Manager with regards to all aspects of the job role and attend regular meetings as required and participation in the objective setting and review processPerson Specification

18th Edition
HND/HNC in Engineering or equivalent (working towards).
NVQ 3 in Engineering discipline (or equivalent).
Appropriate City & Guilds, BTEC qualification (or equivalent).
Demonstrable experience/proven track record of facilities maintenance.Desirable

Aerospace, manufacturing and/or engineering background.
Basic plumbing knowledge/experience.
Understanding of contractor control, energy efficiency and Lean CI.Apply
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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency.
gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job.
Closing Date: 09/08/2025
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