Facilities Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Facilities Engineer at a leading research laboratory in Coventry. You will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving test assets for engines and vehicles. Ideal candidates should have strong technical skills and previous experience in a testing environment, with qualifications in engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within Engine or Vehicle Test.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve equipment breakdowns.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Support various test technologies and ensure safe operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering

Level 4–5 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Engineer to join our customer’s dynamic Facilities & Maintenance team at the Advanced Propulsion Research Laboratory (APRL), located at the University of Warwick in Coventry. This is a contract position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment supporting engine and vehicle test assets. To learn more about the lab, visit www.aprl.co.uk

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve reactive equipment breakdowns, implementing long-term solutions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on test equipment and facility systems.
• Support a wide range of test technologies including:
• Engine and vehicle dynamometers
• HVAC systems
• Fluid and gas conditioning systems
• Safety-critical monitoring systems
• Power distribution infrastructure
• Collaborate with the team to ensure safe and efficient operations aligned with SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) and environmental standards.
• Record and analyse fault data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an Engine or Vehicle Test environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to support improvement projects and adapt to business needs.
• Flexibility to work on a rotational shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• : Level 4–5 qualification or equivalent experience

Interested?

Apply now or get in touch to learn more about this exciting opportunity!