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Equipment & Facilities Engineer

Job description

Equipment & Facilities Engineer |On site | 5 days a week
£35,000 to £45,000 + 15% shift allowance
Shift work: Early 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm
This roll also has an on-call element
 
You’ll be joining a hands-on engineering team in a busy production environment. This is a practical, get stuck in role where you’ll be visible on site and working closely with a close-knit group of engineers.
 
What you’ll be doing
  • Maintaining and fault finding on production equipment and site facilities
  • Working across electrical and mechanical systems
  • Supporting planned and reactive maintenance
  • Taking part in an on-call rota
  • Working closely with engineering and operations on site
 
Knowledge, experience and Qualifications
  • Minimum BTEC Level 3 in an Engineering discipline. (Electrical/Mechanical)
  • Positive outlook with a strong internal drive to understand and improve machines, systems and processes
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience deploying problem solving methodologies with a track record of results
  • Proactive attitude with willingness to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Appreciation and experience working to preventative maintenance schedules
  • Maintenance and optimisation of automation systems
  • Experience and knowledge in the upkeep and repair of Pneumatic, Mechanical & Electrical systems
  • Working knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and associated metrics
  • Experience in working to and generating documentation including change management
  • Computer literate (MS Outlook, Excel, Teams etc.)
 
Must have worked with
  • Pick and place robotics, CNC tools, vacuum systems, laser systems, plating lines, semiconductor systems
  • Chemical and gas systems, LEV, nitrogen, compressed air, DI water, vacuum, and HVAC systems
 
Nice to have
  • Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control).
  • Experience with programming and vision system optimisation.
  • Exposure to optical, laser, or wire bonding systems.
  • Familiarity with HVAC and site services maintenance.
  • Experience supporting robotic systems and automated tool optimisation.
 
On call
  • 1 week in every 7 weeks
  • Monday 12:01am to Sunday 12:01am
  • Reducing to weekends only once night shift cover is in place
  • Overtime available if you want it
 
If you’re looking for a hands-on engineering role with real responsibility and a team you’ll actually enjoy working with, drop me a message and let’s talk.