Job Description

A Major Tier 1 Manufacturer in the Automotive sector are looking for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join the team on a night shift at their impressive site in the Telford area
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Operating in an Automotive Tier 1 environment and reporting into the Facilities Cell Leader, you will have strong electrical & mechanical ability, experience with facilities such as plumbing, electrics and more
This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company who supply to some of the biggest clients in the industry
Role: Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Location: Telford
Salary: 46,800 - 52,000
Shift: Nights
The key responsibilities of the Facilities Maintenance Engineer role will be:

• Perform daily plant inspections and record readings as required by company and legal standards.
• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on all factory equipment and services.
• Maintain critical site services, including electrical systems, air supply, process cooling water, soft water, and potable/non-potable water.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on industrial machinery.
• Carry out electrical installations in compliance with current regulations.
• Monitor and control legionella risks within the factory and cooling towers per statutory guidelines.
• Test fire protection systems as per company insurance requirements.
• Oversee and maintain AHU (Air Handling Units) and AC (Air Conditioning) systems.
• Install new equipment, machinery, and supporting infrastructure.
• Perform general external maintenance work.
• Strip down, inspect, and rebuild pumps as needed.
• Ensure the proper function of all factory sanitation systems.
• Respond to spills and other urgent facility-related issues.
• Monitor and maintain abatement plants as per statutory obligations.
• Oversee wastewater treatment processes, ensuring compliance with Severn Trent discharge limits.
• Uphold 5S workplace organization across the entire facility.
• Step in for the Facilities Cell Leader when required.
• Supervise contractors, ensuring compliance with site regulations and safety standards.
• Adhere to safe working practices, ensuring all PPE requirements are met

The key requirements of the Facilities Maintenance Engineer will be:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team.
• Strong electrical knowledge and competency.
• Experience in pipe fitting, installations, and repairs.
• Proficiency in plumbing installations and repairs.
• Skilled in disassembling and rebuilding pumps of various sizes and types.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• 18th Edition Electrical Certification is preferred but not essential

Please apply online or contact kieran.brookes@technical-network.co.uk for a confidential conversation
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