Vacancy Detail
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
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 deadlines
This 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.
Location: Darwen | Salary: 34000 - 36000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 20/03/2025
