At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical systems in a dynamic office and distribution environment.
- Company: Established retail business with a focus on in-house engineering.
- Benefits: Up to £43,000 salary, 25 days holiday, and subsidised on-site amenities.
- Other info: Static role with excellent career development and employee discounts.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on site operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance engineering and relevant mechanical or electrical qualifications.
An established retail business is looking for an experienced Site Services Engineer to join its in-house engineering team at its office and distribution site in Deeside, near Chester. This is a varied maintenance role covering building services, mechanical and electrical systems, site infrastructure and general facilities maintenance. You will work directly for the business at one location, with no travelling between sites.
The Role
- Help maintain a large office, depot and distribution facility, ensuring the site, equipment and associated building services remain safe, compliant and operational.
- Involves planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding and equipment inspections across various mechanical and electrical systems.
- Support the upkeep of building management systems, dock equipment, access equipment and general site services.
Working Hours
The role involves rotating between three day shifts: 6am to 2pm, 7am to 3pm, and 9am to 5pm. Total working hours are 37.5 per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across the office, depot and wider site.
- Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment, building services systems and site infrastructure.
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to minimise disruption.
- Maintain building management systems, including Trend BMS.
- Complete statutory maintenance and compliance checks, including legionella monitoring and electrical safety inspections.
- Inspect and maintain dock levellers, access equipment and materials-handling equipment.
- Use the Shire CMMS system to manage maintenance schedules and record completed work.
- Assist with the installation of new plant, equipment and site infrastructure.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and energy efficiency.
- Maintain engineering documentation, compliance records and maintenance reports.
- Support office moves, meeting room arrangements and occasional audio-visual equipment requirements.
- Work alongside the Facilities Manager to coordinate maintenance activities and manage repair costs.
What You'll Need
- Experience as a Site Services Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Building Services Engineer or Multiskilled Engineer.
- A recognised mechanical or electrical qualification, such as City & Guilds, ONC or an equivalent apprenticeship.
- Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
- Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance within facilities management, distribution, manufacturing or building services environments.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation, electrical safety and statutory maintenance requirements.
- An understanding of legionella control, building services compliance or general site maintenance.
- The ability to work independently, prioritise maintenance tasks and communicate effectively with colleagues.
- A full UK driving licence.
The following qualifications or experience would also be beneficial:
- BS 7671 electrical regulations, including 17th or 18th Edition.
- Counterbalance forklift truck licence.
- IPAF 3a/3b.
- Experience using Trend BMS or computerised maintenance management systems.
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £43,000.
- 37.5-hour working week.
- Rotating day shifts: 6am to 2pm, 7am to 3pm and 9am to 5pm.
- Single-site position in Deeside.
- Direct employment with the business.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Free on-site parking.
- Subsidised on-site restaurant and coffee shop.
- Employee shopping discounts and reward schemes.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Long-service recognition.
- Retail, restaurant and holiday discounts.
The site is commutable from Chester, Flint, Mold, Wrexham, Ellesmere Port, Wirral and surrounding areas. If you have experience in site services, facilities maintenance, building services or mechanical and electrical engineering, apply today.
Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.
Maintenance Engineer in Shotton employer: Calibre Search
Calibre Search is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a stable Monday to Friday schedule, competitive salary, and generous benefits including 33 days of annual leave, employees can thrive in a dynamic food manufacturing environment while advancing their skills through ongoing training opportunities.
