Facilities Engineer

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Facilities Engineer in Birmingham for a state-of-the-art distribution facility. This role involves performing maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing contractors. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities management and relevant engineering qualifications, including NVQ Level 3. This position offers a competitive salary, career progression opportunities, and benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Comprehensive pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management engineering within a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Physically fit for manual handling and comfortable working at height.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory checks and planned maintenance on building systems.
• Perform reactive repairs across plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems.
• Manage contractors on-site and ensure adherence to SOPs.

Skills

Facilities management engineering

Health and safety compliance

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in an engineering discipline

IEE Wiring qualification (18th Edition)

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

• Work at a brand-new, start-of-the-art distribution facility
• Excellent salary, benefits and working hours

About Our Client

With a brand-new, state-of-the-art distribution centre in Birmingham, the company is an industry-leading operator within the pharmaceutical distribution sector, known for its commitment to maintaining high standards across its network. It operates in a professional environment, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and promoting a culture of safety and well-being.

Job Description

The Facilities Engineer will:

• Carry out statutory checks and planned maintenance on building systems, utilities, and equipment.
• Perform reactive repairs and first fixes across plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and building fabric.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments and audits.
• Manage contractors on-site via Permit to Work systems and ensure adherence to SOPs.
• Complete inspections (fire doors, racking, emergency lighting, legionella) and maintain compliance logbooks.
• Support small building projects and assist with waste management and spill procedures.
• Use CMMS for scheduling and reporting maintenance tasks.
• Provide support out-of-hours (additional pay for call outs).
• Provide input to site audits and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Facilities Engineer should have:

• Experience in facilities management engineering within a fast-paced distribution environment.
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, etc.).
• IEE Wiring qualification (18th Edition) and IPAF licence for scissor lift.
• Experience in facilities maintenance within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and respond quickly to multiple requests.
• Physically fit for manual handling and comfortable working at height and in varying temperatures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and travel within the UK as required.
• A background in facilities maintenance within Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain environments.

What's on Offer

The role of Facilities Engineer benefits from:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum.
• Day shift hours (Monday-Friday 08:00-16:30)
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive pension scheme (employer contribution up to 12%).
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Permanent contract with a stable and professional organisation.

If you are a dedicated, Birmingham based Facilities Engineer looking for a rewarding facilities management career in the Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.