Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Facilities Engineering team as a Senior Engineer, at Plessey Semiconductors Ltd. The facility infrastructure supports 3000m of cleanroom tooling, operating a 24/7 leading edge processing facility. Reporting to the Facilities Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership across several site facilities systems.


This is a permanent vacancy, and the normal working hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (with an hour for lunch), although there may be occasional need to work extended hours to meet critical deadlines. This is a permanent vacancy working at the Plessey Semiconductors Ltd site in Roborough, Plymouth.


The salary for this role will be commensurate with skills/experience. Additional benefits include Private Health Insurance, Pension Scheme, Life Insurance Scheme, free parking, an onsite subsidised gym and canteen and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.



System ownership of mechanical services to ensure safe operation and continuity of services Leading engineering improvements for existing facilities infrastructure across the site Troubleshooting technical faults on electrical, controls and mechanical systems Diligent management of in-house Computerised Maintenance Management system Providing technical support and supervision to vendors and contractors Working in project teams to meet the business goals


A minimum HNC Mechanical Engineering is preferred or suitable experience. Must have a logical approach to problem solving with the capability of multi-tasking Ability to work on own initiative or as a team with good communication skills Organised, highly motivated and disciplined with a 'Can Do' attitude Ability to be a member of the Emergency Response Team Ability to work within a clean room environment Ability to fully participate in improvement teams IT skills working with CMMS and BMS packages



A sound knowledge/understanding on some of following building services:

Process Cooling water systems HVAC (temp and humidity - cleanroom air conditioning) Air compressors Large chillers Cooling towers High purity gas delivery systems De-Ionised water treatment plants Effluent control systems (pH corrrection) Process exhaust systems Industrial boilers Routine mechanical/electrical maintenance experience Understanding and knowledge of the legal compliance. Prior experience with a Building Management System (desirable) Prior experience working as a Facilities/ Maintenance Engineer

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.