Facilities Engineer

Talented People; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is hiring a Mechanical Facilities Engineer in Halesowen for a permanent full-time position. The role involves mechanical maintenance across multiple sites, requiring at least 3 years of experience. Candidates should have strong fault-finding skills and good IT capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary of £36,000 per annum and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical or facilities maintenance.
• Able to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Confident communicator and effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical facilities maintenance across multiple sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults using drawings and schematics.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Troubleshooting skills

Effective communication

Good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Facilities Engineer - Mechanical

Location: Near Halesowen, West Midlands (multi-site)

Salary: £36,000 per annum

Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Overtime: Paid at 1.5x (weekends available, not mandatory)

The Role

Talented People are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business for a Mechanical Facilities Engineer. The role covers multiple sites and focuses on mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and continuous site support.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver mechanical facilities maintenance across multiple sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults using drawings and schematics.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Maintain dock levellers, industrial doors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Support safe working practices and site compliance.
• Assist and mentor apprentices when required.
• Liaise with internal teams and external contractors.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately.
• Support occasional out-of-hours work as required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience in mechanical or facilities maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Able to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Confident communicator and effective team player.
• Good IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working with hydraulic or dock levelling systems.
• Welding or fabrication experience advantageous.
• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / BTEC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• IPAF, PASMA or FLT licences (or willing to train).
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations beneficial.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexible approach and strong work ethic.