At a Glance
- Tasks: Support maintenance and performance of critical site facilities and utilities.
- Company: Global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 20 days leave, Christmas shutdown, and career development.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real impact on site infrastructure.
- Qualifications: Electrical engineering qualification and strong fault-finding experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Northampton
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Client Interaction Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions based in Northampton. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, safety, and continuous improvement, our client offers a supportive and inclusive working environment where employees are empowered to develop their skills and progress their careers.
The Role
We are seeking an electrically biased Facilities Engineer to support the maintenance, reliability, and performance of critical site facilities and utilities. This position will suit an engineer with strong electrical fault-finding experience and exposure to building services systems such as HVAC, compressed air systems, boilers, pumps, fire protection equipment, and BMS controls. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of site infrastructure while driving continuous improvement and preventative maintenance initiatives.
The Package
- £50,000 per annum
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown period
- Clean and safe working environment
- Extensive career development opportunities
The Responsibilities
- Ensure all safety systems and procedures are followed, promoting a proactive safety culture across the site
- Carry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs across facilities and utilities equipment
- Support the safe operation and maintenance of critical site services including HVAC systems, compressed air systems, boilers, pumps, BMS controls, and fire protection systems
- Identify and manage reliability risks that could impact operational performance
- Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance strategies to maximise equipment uptime
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to improve plant reliability and efficiency
- Support reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) initiatives
- Conduct root cause analysis and support FMECA activities to reduce recurring equipment failures
- Monitor equipment performance, analyse trends, and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
- Prepare maintenance reports and technical documentation using CMMS systems
- Contribute to capital projects and ensure reliability is considered within new installations and upgrades
- Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure work is completed to the highest standards
The Requirements
- Strong commitment to health and safety with the ability to identify and mitigate risks
- Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)
- Proven experience within a Facilities Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Site Services Engineer or similar role
- Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting experience within an industrial, manufacturing, commercial or facilities environment
- Experience working on facilities plant and utilities systems such as HVAC, compressed air systems, pumps, boilers, BMS controls, fire protection systems and electrical distribution equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and control diagrams
- Knowledge of mechanical building services and facilities infrastructure would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems, with SAP experience highly desirable
- 18th Edition qualification would be advantageous
Facilities Engineer (Electrical Bias) in Northampton employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
