Facilities Engineer

Our client is seeking a hands-on Site Facilities Engineer to join their team in Cramlington. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure, supporting business continuity and operational excellence.
This position will suit a practical, electrically qualified engineer who enjoys being on the tools, while also taking ownership of compliance, contractor management, and continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
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Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on site facilities and utilities, including compressors, boilers, chillers, HVAC, and building services
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Responding to breakdowns effectively, prioritising tasks to minimise downtime
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Ensuring all statutory inspections and preventive maintenance activities are completed on schedule and fully documented
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Taking responsibility for health, safety, and environmental compliance, working in line with legislation and company procedures
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Managing on-site contractors, including inductions, permits to work, and safe systems of work
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Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers for parts, repairs, and technical support
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Identifying and delivering energy-saving and efficiency improvement projects
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Maintaining accurate and compliant maintenance records and documentation
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Continuously reviewing and optimising preventive maintenance strategies
Who we’re looking for
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Strong experience working with site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure
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Proven ability to work in a hands-on maintenance role
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Experience managing contractors and compliance activities
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Well organised, self-motivated, and proactive
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A safety-first mindset, leading by example at all times
Why apply?
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Stable, permanent dayshift role
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Opportunity to take real ownership of site facilities
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Varied role combining hands-on engineering and responsibility
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Work for a client that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement
If you’re a practical Facilities Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and keeping a site running safely and efficiently, we’d love to hear from you