Facilities Maintenance Engineer

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Role Overview:
The Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring efficient mechanical and electrical maintenance across the site, delivering both reactive repairs and planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to maximize machine uptime and facility reliability. This role involves maintaining building fabric, plant, and equipment while upholding high safety and operational standards. The engineer will work closely with site management to improve facility efficiency, safety, and long-term serviceability.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies and procedures while carrying out maintenance activities.
Perform reactive maintenance, fault-finding, servicing, testing, and commissioning across mechanical, electrical, and building services.
Execute Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on a variety of plant and equipment.
Keep accurate records of repairs, service schedules, risk assessments, and permits to work.
Liaise with and support external contractors to ensure efficient service delivery.
Identify cost reduction opportunities through energy and waste management initiatives.
Support OHSE initiatives and contribute to safety and compliance improvements.
Maintain open communication with the Value Stream Manager, attending regular meetings and contributing to goal setting and reviews.
Carry out additional tasks as required by Senior Management within the scope of competence.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications:

HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or working towards)
NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline (or equivalent)
City & Guilds, BTEC qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable Qualifications:

Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or engineering industries

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven track record in facilities maintenance
Full, clean driving license
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office

Desirable Skills & Experience:

Basic plumbing knowledge/experience
Understanding of contractor control, energy efficiency, and Lean Continuous Improvement (CI)

Key Attributes:

Flexible approach to work and hours
Team player with the ability to work independently
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
Self-motivated, disciplined, and proactive with a problem-solving mindset
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlinesThis role requires a hands-on, adaptable, and proactive individual who is committed to ensuring high standards of maintenance, safety, and efficiency within a dynamic facility environment

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