Facilities Engineer

Job Title: Facilities Engineer

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £50,000

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Key Facilities Engineer Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor industrial boilers throughout each shift
• Complete daily boiler checks covering pressure, temperature, water levels and safety valves
• Carry out chemical dosing and water treatment checks in line with site schedules
• Record all boiler readings accurately in the CMMS every shift
• Respond to boiler alarms and faults as the first responder
• Complete planned PPM on burners, flues, heat exchangers and associated boiler equipment
• Inspect and test safety relief valves and pressure control systems as required
• Maintain the boiler house to a clean, safe and compliant standard always
• Escalate boiler faults beyond shift authority to the Lead Engineer and Technical Engineering Manager
• Support annual statutory boiler inspections and maintain all required records
• Monitor and maintain HVAC systems including AHUs, fan coil units and extract fans
• Complete scheduled filter changes across ventilation and air handling systems
• Maintain compressed air systems including compressors, dryers, receivers and distribution networks
• Monitor compressed air quality and pressure at production points
• Complete planned PPM on refrigeration and cooling systems
• Monitor refrigerant systems and escalate suspected leaks to the Lead Engineer
• Carry out planned maintenance on extract and LEV systems, including the future kitchen area
• Inspect and service pressure relief valves on compressed air systems

Required Facilities Engineer Experience:

Essential Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Proven experience operating and maintaining industrial boilers and associated equipment
• Strong understanding of boiler safety, water treatment and statutory compliance requirements
• Experience maintaining compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers and receivers
• Experience with HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation and extract systems
• Experience working with hot and cold-water systems and legionella compliance
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across utilities and facilities
• Experience using a CMMS to record readings, maintenance activities and defects
• Experience working safely with Permit to Work and isolation procedures
• Strong understanding of engineering health, safety and environmental requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Boiler operation or boiler engineering qualification.
• Water treatment or legionella awareness qualification.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification
• Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services engineering qualification
• Experience with ATEX or hazardous-area environments
• Experience within a BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing environment
• IOSH or relevant health & safety qualification