Facilities Engineer

Hemel Hempstead £45,000 - £50,000 per annum Monday - Friday, 7am-4pm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a hands-on and proactive Facilities Engineer to join a large, growing operation based in Hemel Hempstead. This newly developed site has recently benefited from significant investment and includes a mix of chilled, frozen, and ambient environments with semi-automated systems.

This position offers an exciting chance to take ownership of a key facility, supporting day-to-day operations and ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all site equipment and services.

As a Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and supporting all facility-related breakdowns.

• Ensuring all site infrastructure and equipment is kept in safe working order, including:

  • Roller doors, bay doors, and dock levellers

  • Sprinkler and fire systems

  • Cooling and waste compactor systems

  • Welfare facilities and vending machines

  • MHE bolts and general site equipment

• Assisting with contractor management and permit-to-work systems.

• Working collaboratively with site stakeholders to ensure maintenance priorities align with operational needs.

• Contributing to the development of a new Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for scheduling, asset management, and KPI tracking.

We're looking for an adaptable and self-sufficient engineer who takes pride in maintaining a safe and efficient site. You should be comfortable managing your own workload and confident in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Essential:

• Level 3 Electrical qualification (or equivalent)

• Experience in industrial or facilities maintenance

• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including bearings, belts, chains, motors, and hydraulics

• Basic understanding of PLCs for fault finding

• Comfortable working independently as the sole engineer initially

Desirable:

• Experience working with CO2 or refrigeration systems

• Knowledge of CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

• Monday to Friday, 7am-4pm (45 hours per week)

• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities as the site continues to grow

• Supportive and collaborative working environment where your contribution is valued

If you're a motivated Facilities Engineer looking to make an impact on a major new site, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a business offering stability, growth, and the opportunity to shape a newly established engineering function.