Facilities Engineer

Job Role: Facilities Engineer

Location: Northampton

Salary: £50,000-£52,000pa depending on experience

Hours: Mon to Fri, Days

Job Type: Full time, permanent.

About the Client

Interaction Recruitment is proud to partner with a global leading client in sustainable paper and packaging solutions in Northampton. Their focus is on the health and safety of all employees, the wellbeing of their communities, and delivering exceptional service to all customers. They pride themselves in empowering all of their employees to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

Package

• £50,000-£52,000pa depending on experience
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown period
• Clean and safe working environment
• Extensive career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety systems and practices are followed, promoting a strong safety culture through regular “safety for life” conversations
• Identify and manage asset reliability risks that could impact operations
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to improve plant reliability and performance
• Support implementation of reliability‑centred maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) practices
• Prepare reports, track performance, and recommend improvements based on data analysis
• Identify and propose new technologies to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
• Conduct failure mode analysis (FMECA) and apply statistical techniques to predict and prevent failures
• Contribute to capital projects to ensure reliability and durability is designed into new systems
• Support resourcing, including overtime and staffing requirements aligned with operational needs

Requirements

• Strong commitment to health and safety, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Solid knowledge of facilities engineering across mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Proven experience in a facilities engineering or similar role
• Relevant qualification (HNC/HND) in facilities or mechanical engineering (electrical qualification advantageous)
• Ability to diagnose issues and deliver cost‑effective, practical solutions
• Knowledge of systems such as HVAC, compressed air, boilers, fire protection, transport systems, and balers (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) and working knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP preferred)

Equal Opportunity

This position is open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, veteran, or disability status.

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