Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Department: Cell Technology/Facilities

Location: Oxford, Milton Park UK

The Opportunity

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We will design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale-up business with a start-up mentality and the backing of a well-established parent company. We have a state of the art R&D facility in Oxfordshire and are currently looking to compliment our highly skilled team with the brightest minds from within the battery sector.

Agratas is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join our Cell Technologies Facility team. In this role, you will work closely with scientists and engineers to ensure the smooth running of our state-of-the-art facility. You will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of facility maintenance, from performing small repairs to bringing in contractors for larger maintenance tasks. The role requires a proactive approach to maintaining specialist dry-room infrastructure, HVAC systems, and laboratory equipment to ensure optimal uptime.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Site Spares Strategy: Manage spares stock and ensure the correct spares are available as required to minimize downtime.
• Contractor Management: Establish and maintain a local network of reliable contractors for larger maintenance tasks. Ensure contractors follow RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements) and PTW (Permit to Work) processes.
• Scheduled Maintenance: Plan and schedule routine maintenance to prevent any disruptions to the facility’s operation, keeping communication lines open with all relevant stakeholders.
• Building Infrastructure: Oversee the maintenance of the building and its infrastructure to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Logistics Management: Control and implement goods in and stock control procedures, as well as run the warehouse and workshop areas effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Hands-on Experience: Proven experience in facilities maintenance, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Technical Skills: Qualified to undertake basic electrical and plumbing tasks to ensure the smooth running of the facility.
• Contractor Management: Experience working with contractors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, including RAMS and PTW processes.
• Controls Experience (Advantageous): Familiarity with controls systems and their application in a facilities maintenance context.
• Problem-Solving Attitude: A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a \”can-do\” attitude to ensure the facility runs without disruption.

Role-Specific Qualifications/Certifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance and operations, particularly in a technical environment.
• Comfortable working hands-on with HVAC equipment, facility systems, and laboratory infrastructure.
• A strong team player who can collaborate effectively with both technical and scientific professionals.

Why Join Agratas?

At Agratas, you\’ll be part of a cutting-edge technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the future of energy. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where you can contribute to the success of our world-class facility and grow your career.

If you are passionate about facilities maintenance and eager to work in a technical and dynamic setting, we want to hear from you!

Agratas is a place to be authentically you.

At Agratas we strongly believe that people are at their best when they feel supported and happy in their workplace. To that end we continue to cultivate a diverse workforce which protects the individuality of each team member. We therefore warmly welcome applicants from any race, gender, sexuality, and ability. Should you have a preference in how your suitability is assessed for this role or require any reasonable adjustments please let the Talent Acquisition team know.