Facilities Engineer

Russell Taylor Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Facilities Engineer to ensure facility efficiency and equipment reliability. Responsibilities include maintaining electrical and mechanical systems across sites, engaging with suppliers, and contributing to health and safety assessments. Ideal candidates should possess an engineering degree or demonstrated experience, with a strong understanding of EV testing facilities and excellent communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits, including a company pension and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension (3% Employee 5% Company)

Life Assurance

Retail Discount Vouchers

Cycle to Work

Paid time off to Volunteer

Various Personal Wellbeing Initiatives

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of EV/Powertrain test facilities.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems.
• Confident communicator with high-profile clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and maintain electrical and mechanical systems.
• Develop and maintain PPM schedules.
• Produce simplified technical reports.

Skills

Electric & Mechanical Systems Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Battery Simulators

Inverter Drives

HVAC Systems

Job description

Facilities Engineer

Location: Milton Keynes
Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours
Salary: Competitive
Additional: Company Pension (3% Employee 5% Company), Life Assurance, Retail Discount Vouchers, Cycle to Work, Paid time off to Volunteer, Various Personal Wellbeing Initiatives, Professional Development.

Russell Taylor Group is working with a Global Testing Company who are looking to appoint a Facilities Engineer who will ensure that facility efficiency, equipment reliability, safety requirements are met in order to deliver a reliable, industry leading service to their clients.

REPORTS TO

Project Support & Facilities Manager

The Role

• Analyse, procure, install and maintain electrical and mechanical systems over 2 sites, covering combustions engines, hybrid, transmission and EV powertrain testing.
• Maintain, repair and upgrade general building infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain PPM schedules in accordance with manufacturers guidelines and / or professional judgement.
• Engage with suppliers to support the growth and maintenance of the site.
• Contribute to business and health & safety risk assessments followed by the implementation of any recommendations.
• Supporting engineering teams with an effective resolution of operational problems followed by participation in a root cause assessment.
• Producing technical reports which can be simplified for colleagues and management.
• Contribute to the department KPI as agreed with the Project Support and Facilities manager.

The Person

• Degree in an Engineering discipline and / or extensive demonstrated experience.
• A strong understanding (with hands on experience) of EV / Powertrain test facilities OR an Electrical /Hydraulic / Refrigeration / HVAC background.
• Industry experience of systems such as battery simulators, invertor drives, motors, fuel systems etc.
• A hands-on individual who can co-operate with colleagues and management.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport with high-profile clients.
• Comfortable adapting and delivering plans which have fast changing requirements with tight timescales.
• Confidence with I.T systems and the ability to pick them up quickly.

What you can gain from this opportunity

• Work with the latest technology in a brand-new laboratory.
• Working in a variety of complex software environments.
• Progression up the ranks of the company.
• Working with high-profile clients.

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