Facilities Engineer

Facilities EngineerLocation: Bedford Employment Type: Full-Time, PermanentSalary: £40,000 (Negotiable DOE) + 13.5% Shift Premium

6 Week rotating Continental Shift Pattern (Shift Rota Provided on Request)

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Multi-Skilled Facilities Technician to join a leading manufacturing company based in Bedford. As a key member of the facilities team, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving infrastructure and equipment onsite to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain all plant and service equipment in line with maintenance schedule.
• Assist with repairs to sustain site services and maintain production.
• Implement plant modifications to accommodate changes in processing procedures.
• Operate and maintain the onsite water plant.
• Undertake capital work to provide increased capacity, production of new products, and meet environmental requirements.
• Perform electrical/mechanical breakdowns, new installations, and provide mechanical support.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and manage scheduling.
• Adhere to safe systems of working, ensuring compliance with company procedures.

Education:

Minimum BTEC Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in Electrical Engineering.

Experience and Skills:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering skills, with a solid understanding of facilities equipment.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults, designing electrical layouts, and inspecting electrical systems, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Experience in the operation of de-ionized water plants.
• Good time management and organisational skills, capable of managing work with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to perform well under pressure.

Communication Skills:

• Oral: Effective communicator, able to liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, engineers, and colleagues.
• Written: Ability to document processes/procedures to ensure information is retained and shared effectively.

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