Facilities Engineer
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£61k - £61k Annual
Full-Time
Facilities Engineer
£61,000 Basic + On-Call & Operational Allowances (OTE £69,000-£71,000)
North West England St Helens| Multi-Site Role | Permanent
Our client, a leading operator of critical industrial infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer looking to take on a varied and autonomous role within a highly regulated industrial environment.
This position offers an excellent basic salary of £61,000, with additional on-call and operational allowances typically increasing annual earnings by £8,000-£10,000.
The Opportunity
As a Facilities Engineer, you'll be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of several industrial process facilities across multiple sites in the North West. The role combines hands-on engineering, maintenance planning, contractor management, fault finding and emergency response, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical and operational responsibility.
Working closely with operational teams and customers, you'll play a key role in maintaining plant availability, improving reliability and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.
Manage Permit to Work activities and site isolations.
Carry out mechanical, electrical and instrumentation fault finding where authorised.
Perform routine inspections, condition monitoring and plant health checks.
Support plant start-up, shutdown and operational troubleshooting.
Coordinate maintenance activities through the site's maintenance management system.
Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Produce technical reports, maintenance documentation and incident investigations.
Build strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Act as the senior operational representative during emergency situations when required.
Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
Start time: 7:30am
Typical finish: 4:00pm-4:30pm Monday to Thursday
Earlier finish on Fridays where operational requirements allow.The contracted hours are 42 hours per week.
On-Call Requirement
This role forms part of a 1 in 4 on-call rota, covering Friday through to Friday.
Whilst on call, you'll respond to operational issues and emergency breakdowns across the sites. Weekend attendance is typically limited to planned site checks and any reactive call-outs that arise.
Additional hours are managed through a Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) system, providing flexibility while ensuring operational needs remain fully supported.
About You
We're looking for an experienced engineer who can work independently, make sound technical decisions and remain calm under pressure.
Essential
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Process Engineering
Minimum three years' industrial engineering experience
Multi-skilled engineering background
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
Experience working within a safety-critical environment
Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and safe isolation procedures
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
NEBOSH qualification
Experience within process manufacturing, utilities, chemicals, energy or other heavy industrial environments
Experience supervising contractors and coordinating maintenance activities
Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
What's on Offer
£61,000 basic salary
On-call and operational allowances worth approximately £8,000-£10,000 per year
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
Long-term career progression
Ongoing technical development and training
Opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team operating critical industrial assetsIf you're an experienced Facilities Engineer looking for your next challenge in a technically demanding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
INDENG
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
£61,000 Basic + On-Call & Operational Allowances (OTE £69,000-£71,000)
North West England St Helens| Multi-Site Role | Permanent
Our client, a leading operator of critical industrial infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer looking to take on a varied and autonomous role within a highly regulated industrial environment.
This position offers an excellent basic salary of £61,000, with additional on-call and operational allowances typically increasing annual earnings by £8,000-£10,000.
The Opportunity
As a Facilities Engineer, you'll be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of several industrial process facilities across multiple sites in the North West. The role combines hands-on engineering, maintenance planning, contractor management, fault finding and emergency response, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical and operational responsibility.
Working closely with operational teams and customers, you'll play a key role in maintaining plant availability, improving reliability and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.
Manage Permit to Work activities and site isolations.
Carry out mechanical, electrical and instrumentation fault finding where authorised.
Perform routine inspections, condition monitoring and plant health checks.
Support plant start-up, shutdown and operational troubleshooting.
Coordinate maintenance activities through the site's maintenance management system.
Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Produce technical reports, maintenance documentation and incident investigations.
Build strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Act as the senior operational representative during emergency situations when required.
Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
Start time: 7:30am
Typical finish: 4:00pm-4:30pm Monday to Thursday
Earlier finish on Fridays where operational requirements allow.The contracted hours are 42 hours per week.
On-Call Requirement
This role forms part of a 1 in 4 on-call rota, covering Friday through to Friday.
Whilst on call, you'll respond to operational issues and emergency breakdowns across the sites. Weekend attendance is typically limited to planned site checks and any reactive call-outs that arise.
Additional hours are managed through a Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) system, providing flexibility while ensuring operational needs remain fully supported.
About You
We're looking for an experienced engineer who can work independently, make sound technical decisions and remain calm under pressure.
Essential
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Process Engineering
Minimum three years' industrial engineering experience
Multi-skilled engineering background
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
Experience working within a safety-critical environment
Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and safe isolation procedures
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
NEBOSH qualification
Experience within process manufacturing, utilities, chemicals, energy or other heavy industrial environments
Experience supervising contractors and coordinating maintenance activities
Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
What's on Offer
£61,000 basic salary
On-call and operational allowances worth approximately £8,000-£10,000 per year
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
Long-term career progression
Ongoing technical development and training
Opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team operating critical industrial assetsIf you're an experienced Facilities Engineer looking for your next challenge in a technically demanding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
INDENG
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Reference: 225390473
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Facilities Engineer
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
St Helens, Merseyside, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£61k - £61k Annual
Full-Time
Facilities Engineer
£61,000 Basic + On-Call & Operational Allowances (OTE £69,000-£71,000)
North West England St Helens| Multi-Site Role | Permanent
Our client, a leading operator of critical industrial infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer looking to take on a varied and autonomous role within a highly regulated industrial environment.
This position offers an excellent basic salary of £61,000, with additional on-call and operational allowances typically increasing annual earnings by £8,000-£10,000.
The Opportunity
As a Facilities Engineer, you'll be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of several industrial process facilities across multiple sites in the North West. The role combines hands-on engineering, maintenance planning, contractor management, fault finding and emergency response, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical and operational responsibility.
Working closely with operational teams and customers, you'll play a key role in maintaining plant availability, improving reliability and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.
Manage Permit to Work activities and site isolations.
Carry out mechanical, electrical and instrumentation fault finding where authorised.
Perform routine inspections, condition monitoring and plant health checks.
Support plant start-up, shutdown and operational troubleshooting.
Coordinate maintenance activities through the site's maintenance management system.
Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Produce technical reports, maintenance documentation and incident investigations.
Build strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Act as the senior operational representative during emergency situations when required.
Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
Start time: 7:30am
Typical finish: 4:00pm-4:30pm Monday to Thursday
Earlier finish on Fridays where operational requirements allow.The contracted hours are 42 hours per week.
On-Call Requirement
This role forms part of a 1 in 4 on-call rota, covering Friday through to Friday.
Whilst on call, you'll respond to operational issues and emergency breakdowns across the sites. Weekend attendance is typically limited to planned site checks and any reactive call-outs that arise.
Additional hours are managed through a Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) system, providing flexibility while ensuring operational needs remain fully supported.
About You
We're looking for an experienced engineer who can work independently, make sound technical decisions and remain calm under pressure.
Essential
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Process Engineering
Minimum three years' industrial engineering experience
Multi-skilled engineering background
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
Experience working within a safety-critical environment
Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and safe isolation procedures
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
NEBOSH qualification
Experience within process manufacturing, utilities, chemicals, energy or other heavy industrial environments
Experience supervising contractors and coordinating maintenance activities
Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
What's on Offer
£61,000 basic salary
On-call and operational allowances worth approximately £8,000-£10,000 per year
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
Long-term career progression
Ongoing technical development and training
Opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team operating critical industrial assetsIf you're an experienced Facilities Engineer looking for your next challenge in a technically demanding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
INDENG
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
£61,000 Basic + On-Call & Operational Allowances (OTE £69,000-£71,000)
North West England St Helens| Multi-Site Role | Permanent
Our client, a leading operator of critical industrial infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join their engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a multi-skilled engineer looking to take on a varied and autonomous role within a highly regulated industrial environment.
This position offers an excellent basic salary of £61,000, with additional on-call and operational allowances typically increasing annual earnings by £8,000-£10,000.
The Opportunity
As a Facilities Engineer, you'll be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of several industrial process facilities across multiple sites in the North West. The role combines hands-on engineering, maintenance planning, contractor management, fault finding and emergency response, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical and operational responsibility.
Working closely with operational teams and customers, you'll play a key role in maintaining plant availability, improving reliability and ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.
Manage Permit to Work activities and site isolations.
Carry out mechanical, electrical and instrumentation fault finding where authorised.
Perform routine inspections, condition monitoring and plant health checks.
Support plant start-up, shutdown and operational troubleshooting.
Coordinate maintenance activities through the site's maintenance management system.
Monitor plant performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Produce technical reports, maintenance documentation and incident investigations.
Build strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
Act as the senior operational representative during emergency situations when required.
Maintain compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
Start time: 7:30am
Typical finish: 4:00pm-4:30pm Monday to Thursday
Earlier finish on Fridays where operational requirements allow.The contracted hours are 42 hours per week.
On-Call Requirement
This role forms part of a 1 in 4 on-call rota, covering Friday through to Friday.
Whilst on call, you'll respond to operational issues and emergency breakdowns across the sites. Weekend attendance is typically limited to planned site checks and any reactive call-outs that arise.
Additional hours are managed through a Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) system, providing flexibility while ensuring operational needs remain fully supported.
About You
We're looking for an experienced engineer who can work independently, make sound technical decisions and remain calm under pressure.
Essential
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Process Engineering
Minimum three years' industrial engineering experience
Multi-skilled engineering background
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
Experience working within a safety-critical environment
Knowledge of Permit to Work systems and safe isolation procedures
Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
HNC/HND in an engineering discipline
NEBOSH qualification
Experience within process manufacturing, utilities, chemicals, energy or other heavy industrial environments
Experience supervising contractors and coordinating maintenance activities
Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
What's on Offer
£61,000 basic salary
On-call and operational allowances worth approximately £8,000-£10,000 per year
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
Long-term career progression
Ongoing technical development and training
Opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team operating critical industrial assetsIf you're an experienced Facilities Engineer looking for your next challenge in a technically demanding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact our recruitment team for a confidential discussion.
INDENG
DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality
Reference: 225390473
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