Facilities Engineer

Dunraven Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunraven Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham is seeking a Facilities Engineer to operate and monitor industrial boilers across shifts. You will perform daily boiler checks, record readings in the CMMS and respond to alarms as first responder.

You will also maintain HVAC, compressed air and refrigeration systems, support statutory boiler inspections, ensure water treatment and legionella compliance, and uphold health and safety standards across site.

Qualifications

• Boiler operation qualification is required.
• Water treatment qualification is required.
• Experience with CMMS for maintenance records.
• Knowledge of legionella compliance.
• Strong health, safety and environmental requirements understanding.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor industrial boilers, covering shifts.
• Complete daily boiler checks: pressure, temperature, water levels, safety valves.
• Record boiler readings and maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Respond to boiler alarms and faults as first responder.
• Carry out planned maintenance on burners, flues and heat exchangers.
• Monitor HVAC systems including AHUs and extract fans.
• Maintain compressed air systems and distribution networks.
• Support statutory boiler inspections and maintain records.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site utilities and facilities.

Skills

FMCG experience

Legionella awareness

CMMS usage

Health & safety knowledge

Industrial boiler safety

Education

Boiler operation qualification

Water treatment qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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 to site schedules.
• Accurately record boiler readings and maintenance activities in the CMMS.
• Respond to boiler alarms and faults as the first responder.
• Complete PPM on burners, flues, heat exchangers and associated boiler equipment.
• Inspect and test safety relief valves and pressure control systems.
• Maintain the boiler house to a clean, safe and compliant standard.
• Support annual statutory boiler inspections and maintain required records.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC systems including AHUs, fan coil units and extract fans.
• Maintain compressed air systems including compressors, dryers, receivers and distribution networks.
• Monitor compressed air quality and pressure across production areas.
• Complete planned maintenance on refrigeration and cooling systems and escalated suspected refrigerant leaks.
• Maintain extract and LEV systems, including future kitchen facilities.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across site utilities and facilities.

Required Facilities Engineer Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in FMCG, food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven experience operating and maintaining industrial boilers, including boiler safety, water treatment and statutory compliance.
• Experience maintaining compressed air, HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, extract and hot/cold-water systems.
• Experience with legionella compliance, CMMS systems, Permit to Work and safe isolation procedures.
• Strong understanding of engineering health, safety and environmental requirements.

Essential Qualifications

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

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services engineering qualification.
• Experience with ATEX/hazardous areas or BRCGS-accredited food manufacturing.
• IOSH or relevant health & safety qualification