Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Consett County Durham
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Location: Consett, County Durham
Salary: £45,000
Benefits: Permanent Position | Day Shifts | Early Friday Finish | Career Development Opportunities
The Company:
We are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join their team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, safety-focused environment where engineering excellence, continuous improvement and operational reliability are key priorities.
The company is looking for a proactive individual who enjoys taking ownership, solving technical challenges and making a genuine difference to site performance.
Working Hours:
* Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
* Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
* Permanent, day-shift position
Benefits:
* Early finish every Friday
* Stable, permanent employment
* Opportunity to work across varied engineering systems
* Supportive, team-focused working environment
* Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Job Description:
As a Facilities Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving site facilities, infrastructure and associated equipment.
The successful Facilities Maintenance Engineer will undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), respond to breakdowns and ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and operational.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across the site.
* Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical and building-services faults.
* Maintain lighting, power supplies, HVAC, water, drainage and associated systems.
* Inspect facilities equipment, identify potential failures and implement preventative solutions.
* Support equipment installations, modifications and commissioning activities.
* Coordinate external contractors, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and permit-to-work requirements.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records and support statutory inspections.
* Identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency and operational performance.
Skills & Experience:
To be successful as a Facilities Maintenance Engineer, you will ideally have:
* A recognised engineering qualification or relevant practical engineering experience.
* Previous experience within facilities, building services, manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
* Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
* Knowledge of PPM, technical drawings and health and safety procedures.
* Experience with HVAC, compressed air, BMS, electrical distribution or mechanical plant would be advantageous.
* Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, hands-on approach.
Experience with CMMS, contractor management, statutory compliance or IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications would also be beneficial.
Why Should You Apply?
This Facilities Maintenance Engineer opportunity offers a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.
You will have the opportunity to take ownership of facilities maintenance, improve equipment reliability and work alongside an experienced engineering team.
With a permanent day-shift pattern, an early Friday finish and opportunities to make a real impact, this is an excellent next step for an experienced Facilities Maintenance Engineer.
Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity