Facilities Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Engineer to join our customer's dynamic Facilities & Maintenance team at the Advanced Propulsion Research Laboratory (APRL), located at the University of Warwick in Coventry. This is a contract position.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment supporting engine and vehicle test assets. To learn more about the lab, visit 👉 (url removed)
Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve reactive equipment breakdowns, implementing long-term solutions.
  
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on test equipment and facility systems.
  
• Support a wide range of test technologies including:
  
  • Engine and vehicle dynamometers
    
  • HVAC systems
    
  • Fluid and gas conditioning systems
    
  • Safety-critical monitoring systems
    
  • Power distribution infrastructure
    
• Collaborate with the team to ensure safe and efficient operations aligned with SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) and environmental standards.
  
• Record and analyse fault data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
  What You'll Need
  
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an Engine or Vehicle Test environment.
  
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
  
• Ability to troubleshoot and implement permanent corrective actions.
  
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
  
• Willingness to support improvement projects and adapt to business needs.
  
• Flexibility to work on a rotational shift pattern.
  Qualifications
  
• Minimum: Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
  
• Preferred: Level 4-5 qualification or equivalent experience
  Interested?
  Apply now or get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity