Facilities Shift Technician

Facilities Shift Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 (OTE £65,000+)

We are seeking a proactive, skilled Facilities Shift Engineer to support the maintenance and reliability of site facilities, utilities, and building services at a modern, highly automated industrial manufacturing site.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out preventive maintenance and reactive repairs on site facilities and utility systems.
• Maintain building services equipment such as HVAC systems, compressors, pumps, lighting, extraction systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and minimise downtime across site infrastructure and services.
• Support maintenance of utilities including compressed air, water systems, heating, ventilation, and factory services.
• Conduct routine inspections, ensuring all facilities equipment remains compliant and operational.
• Assist with contractor supervision, ensuring all external works are completed safely and to required standards.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in line with health & safety legislation and company policies.

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

• Previous facilities maintenance experience within an industrial manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands‑on experience carrying out planned, reactive, and breakdown maintenance on building services and site facilities equipment.
• Strong understanding of health & safety procedures and safe systems of work within an industrial environment.

Additional Requirements

• Strong fault‑finding and maintenance skills.
• Experience maintaining industrial facilities, utilities, and building services equipment.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ability to work independently within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within the UK manufacturing sector.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, compressors, boilers, water systems, and site utilities.
• Experience with facilities compliance, statutory inspections, and contractor management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Modern manufacturing environment with significant investment.
• Long‑term progression opportunities into senior engineering or facilities management roles.

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