Facilities Engineer

Altro; Norton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned British manufacturer is seeking a Facilities Engineer to ensure safety and compliance at their Letchworth Garden City site. This hands-on role involves planning works, managing contractors, and improving energy efficiency. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management and a strong knowledge of facilities regulations. The position offers enhanced family-friendly benefits including 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, employee support services, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced family friendly benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Employee Benefits Hub

Learning and Development opportunities

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life Assurance coverage

Occupational Health services

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering days

Social events

Retirement planning support

Free eye tests

Long service awards

Free car parking

Additional benefits like Hybrid Working and Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of facilities engineering and maintenance.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage smaller projects.
• Contractor control and safety.
• Conducting repairs and installations of equipment and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health and safety policies.
• Identify and resolve health and safety issues.
• Communicate planned works that may affect output.
• Ensure compliance to facilities legislation for Altro.
• Monitor the Fix service and provide support.

Skills

Knowledge of facilities regulations

Mid-level PC skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Job description

Altro has been going strong since 1919, and we're proud to be a family-owned British manufacturer of premium flooring and wall cladding systems. Our purpose is simple: to transform spaces and enhance wellbeing. We're looking for a Facilities Engineer to keep our sites safe, compliant, and running smoothly. You'll be hands‑on, planning and coordinating works, managing contractors, and spotting opportunities to improve energy efficiency. If you're proactive, safety-focused, and love solving problems, this is your chance to join a supportive team that really cares about what we do, and about each other.”

About the Role

This is a full time role (working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm), based at our Letchworth Garden City head office, and due to the nature of the work, you will be based onsite.

Responsibilities

• To comply with all health and safety policies and practices.
• Proactively identify and resolve any health and safety issues across the business to provide an environment and a service.
• Communicate with all departments and management within the business regarding planned works that could affect output.
• Working in collaboration to ensure compliance to facilities legislation for Altro Letchworth site and satellite buildings.
• To monitor the “Fix” service providing hands‑on support and assistance to the entire business as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• To identify improvements to energy usage, equipment and supply needs.
• To schedule and co‑ordinate works with external and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance for the site is maintained.

Benefits

Enhanced family friendly benefits

Including Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.

Holidays – We all need a break, and our holiday entitlement starts at 25 days plus bank holidays. Don't worry if you need a little extra… you can buy some more!

Employee Benefits Hub – Many of us are feeling the pinch at the moment from the rising cost of living. As a result, we have looked into ways in which we can further support employees during these challenging times and we have launched our Benefit Hub to all UK employees which entitles us to exclusive discounts with our retail partners.

Learning and Development – We have a comprehensive programme of in‑house training and coaching as well as access to external courses to ensure that you can continue to grow and develop throughout your career with the Altro group.

Pension – A defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff. The minimum contribution level is 4%, which will be matched by the company, however if you wish to contribute a higher level, this will be matched by the company up to 6%, in line with your length of service and the benefit being provided.

Life Assurance – Hopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme which will pay up to four times your annual salary.

Occupational Health – We offer occupational Sick Pay and even have an onsite Occupational Health Service available to help get you back on track.

Employee Assistance Programme – A 24‑hour helpline to support you through any of life's issues or problems. EAP service is entirely confidential, reliable and as a professional EAP provider, Heath Assured have teams of qualified experts to answer your calls any day, any time. They can support you on the telephone, online or in person; whichever is most suitable and appropriate. Some services are also available for anyone in your household.

Volunteering – In support of our Foundation vision, our wish is for every employee, globally, to give one day per year (the day is paid for by the company), to volunteer for a healthcare related charity/organisation. Just one day, can make a big difference!

Social Events – There are a variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.

Retirement Planning – It might be a long way off, but we know it's not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.

Eye Care – Free eye tests are available for all employees.

Long Service – We offer long service awards to all our employees.

Parking – Don't worry about getting parked… we have free car parking at all our sites.

Additional benefits (depending on your role) – Hybrid Working, Car Allowance, Private Medical Scheme.

Requirements

Experience

• Maintenance of facilities engineering and maintenance
• Project management
• Prioritising, planning and managing smaller projects.
• Using own initiative to proactively complete works
• Contractor control, working safely.
• Conducting repairs and installations of equipment and facilities

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of facilities regulations, building codes and health and safety standards
• Mid‑level PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Interpretation of technical reports and developing corrective actions
• Self‑motivated with good communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawing