Maintenance and Facilities Engineer

Location: Bishop Auckland
Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 PA

The Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for a leading, award-winning manufacturing company. This company is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Engineer who is ambitious, motivated, and looking for long-term career progression. The role offers a chance to work in a highly professional environment with a clear path for advancement within their future career. a modern thinking and innovative company who are going from strength to strength.

Working Hours

Day Shift (flexitime available)
Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 4pm Finish

Benefits

* 32 Days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

* Pension Scheme

* Flexible Working

* Excellent Work-Life Balance

* Overtime paid at competitive rates

* Free company car parking

* Healthcare Cash Scheme

Job Description

As a Maintenance and Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving electrical and mechanical systems within the manufacturing environment. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth operations with minimal downtime.

Key responsibilities include:

* Writing reports and managing engineering projects

* Working with engineering drawings and geometrical tolerance

* Developing strong working relationships with HSE and Fire Authorities

* Facilitating personal training and development plans for direct reports

* Communicating any operational concerns to the Operations Manager

* Managing department budgets

* Diagnosing faults and conducting timely repairs to minimize production disruptions

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this Maintenance and Facilities Engineer role, you should have:

* Time-Served Apprenticeship / Electrical or Mechanical

* HNC Maintenance Qualification (desired, not essential)

* Minimum of five years' experience in the manufacturing industry

* Strong electrical fault-finding skills and facilities awareness

* Exposure to having orked upon PLC's

* Experience in managing contractors in a facilities capacity

* Strong reactive maintenance and fault diagnostics upon a range of machinery

Why Should You Apply?

* Competitive salary with excellent company benefits

* Career progression opportunities within a growing and stable industry

* Be part of a positive and collaborative working environment

* Work-life balance with flexible working options

* Low staff turnover, showing a great company culture

If you are a skilled Maintenance and Facilities Engineer looking for a long-term career in a fantastic company, apply now