An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Engineer to join a leading advanced manufacturing organisation at a state-of-the-art production facility in South Wales, on an initial 12 month contract.
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Supporting a highly regulated production environment, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and compliant operation of site utilities, building services and facilities infrastructure.
The Role
You'll initially be on a 12 month contract with the view to this role turning permanent upon completion of a major project.
As Facilities Engineer, you will take ownership of maintaining and improving site-wide facilities and utility systems, ensuring they consistently support manufacturing operations.
Working closely with engineering, operations, quality, health & safety and external contractors, you will combine hands-on technical support with project delivery, compliance management and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the safe and reliable operation of site utilities and building services, including:
HVAC and air handling systems
Steam and hot water systems
Chilled water systems
Compressed air systems
Electrical distribution
Water treatment and purified water systems
Drainage and building fabric
Develop and manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules through the site's CMMS.
Diagnose and resolve facilities and utility failures, identifying root causes and implementing permanent corrective actions.
Manage critical spare parts and support asset reliability activities.
Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
Maintain inspection, examination and certification records for statutory assets.
Support permit-to-work, contractor control and isolation procedures.
Participate in risk assessments and change control processes.
Scope, plan and deliver facilities improvement projects and minor capital investments.
Manage external contractors and service providers to ensure safe and cost-effective delivery of work.
Support energy reduction and sustainability programmes.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings and asset records.
Provide technical guidance and support to engineering and operational teams.
About You
We are keen to speak with facilities, utilities or building services professionals from manufacturing, pharmaceutical, chemical, FMCG, life sciences or other industrial environments.
You will ideally possess:
HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience within a facilities, utilities or building services engineering role.
Strong understanding of statutory compliance requirements, including:
LOLER
PUWER
PSSR
F-Gas Regulations
Legionella / ACoP L8
Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR)
Experience using CMMS systems and managing preventative maintenance programmes.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach with a continuous improvement mindset.
Desirable Experience
Steam boiler systems
HVAC and cleanroom environments
Chilled water systems
Compressed air systems
Purified water systems
Energy management and sustainability initiatives
GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences or specialty chemical industries
ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 management systems
What's On Offer?
Opportunity to work on a highly invested manufacturing site with significant future growth plans.
Exposure to major engineering and capital projects.
Career development within a collaborative engineering team. xiskglj
The chance to contribute to the production of products that have a meaningful impact on people's lives worldwide.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Facilities Engineer (12 month contract - Outside IR35) in Llantrisant employer: Robert Walters
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