Senior Facilities Engineer required in Tewkesbury, Salary: £45,000 per annum, Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. Shift: Monday-Friday, Day-shift.

Excellent opportunity to join a well-established and innovative manufacturing business as a Senior Facilities Engineer. This is a varied and hands-on role responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of site facilities, infrastructure and utility systems. This position would suit an experienced facilities or maintenance professional looking to take ownership of site services, drive continuous improvement and play a key role in supporting operational performance across a manufacturing environment.

Job Description:

The Senior Facilities Engineer will be responsible for the management and maintenance of all site facilities, infrastructure and utility systems, ensuring operational reliability, compliance and efficiency across the business. You will lead planned and reactive maintenance activities, manage external contractors and support facility improvement projects.This is a varied role involving facilities management, compliance oversight, maintenance planning, utility management and continuous improvement activities. You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality and HSE teams to ensure the site operates safely and efficiently while supporting business objectives.

Role and Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day management and maintenance of site facilities, infrastructure and utility systems.
Manage electrical distribution systems, compressed air systems, extraction systems, HVAC and chilled water services.
Oversee effluent treatment systems and process support equipment.
Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance schedules.
Coordinate and respond to reactive maintenance issues to minimise downtime.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across utilities, infrastructure and energy management.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and optimise maintenance costs.
Manage contractors, including inductions, permits to work, RAMS reviews and performance monitoring.
Ensure compliance with statutory inspections, maintenance certifications and regulatory requirements.
Support CAPEX projects including facility upgrades, equipment installations and utility improvements.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, asset registers and compliance documentation.
Support emergency response planning and business continuity activities.
Assist with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audits.
Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance personnel and operational teams.
Promote a strong health and safety culture across all engineering and facilities activities.

About You:

Previous experience working in a Facilities Engineer, Facilities Manager, Building Services Engineer or similar position.
Proven facilities management experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building services.
Experience managing planned preventative maintenance programmes.
Experience managing contractors and permit-to-work systems.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of utilities and infrastructure management.
Good understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational performance.

Desirable:

HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities or Building Services Engineering.
IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
Experience within PCB, electronics or advanced manufacturing environments.
Project management qualification.
Knowledge of effluent treatment systems.
Experience supporting ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 systems.
Understanding of energy management and environmental compliance.
Experience leading infrastructure improvement projects.

What is on Offer:

Salary of £45,000 per annum.
Full-time permanent position.
Opportunity to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business.
Varied role with responsibility for critical site infrastructure and facilities.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Opportunity to lead continuous improvement and facilities projects.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Long-term career progression opportunities.

Interested?
To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester:Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZCall 01452 507500, Monday-Friday, 08:00-17:00.

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