Facilities Engineer (Contract)

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and development of its satellite manufacturing facilities. This role involves managing projects aimed at enhancing operational capabilities and ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a flexible and innovative team, committed to driving the business towards carbon neutrality while delivering essential support services.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction or facilities management is essential.
• Ability to manage outsourced contractors and service providers.
• Proficient with mechanical and electrical tools and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop satellite manufacturing facilities across sites.
• Manage projects for enhancements to facilities and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Facilities Management

Project Management

Electrical Services

Mechanical Services

Health and Safety Standards

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Higher National Diploma in Engineering

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

*This role sits inside IR35*

This role is to maintain and develop SSTL’s satellite manufacturing and operational facilities across our seven sites. The role will develop and managed projects in an evolving organisation from new facilities and capabilities to drive the business to a net carbon zero company.

Key Tasks

• Monitor and maintain all facilities, utilities and site services across SSTL’s sites, ensuring they retain high availability and operational order including our high specification large clean rooms. Develop and manage preventative maintenance and lifecycle schedules for key plant and facilities.

• Monitoring, response and management of breakdowns and alarms. Carry out emergency repairs or adjustments to either avoid callouts of specialist services, or mitigate any deterioration of a fault situation whilst waiting for specialists to attend

• Take responsibility for the design, estimation, planning, management, and sign off a wide range of electrical, mechanical and civil enhancements to SSTL’s various facilities which include both administration and specialist manufacturing resources.

• Plan, supervise, monitor and verify works carried out by sub-contractors - This can sometimes be out of normal hours where such works are especially disruptive.

• Supervise delivery, positioning, relocation and integration of new plant and equipment.

• Review and maintain maintenance logs and maintenance budgets, and complete any and all documentation necessary to the completion of a task.

• Observe, maintain, audit and advise on Health and Safety Standards and procedures in accordance with an established company policy.

• Manage and dispose of hazardous materials in accordance with established COSHH and REACH regulations in support of the SSTL QA Manager.

• Develop and manage risk assessments for activities carried out.

• Develop technologies and solutions for the business to reduce energy consumption and move the company towards being carbon neutral.

• Provision of out of hours support for the sites and facilities.

Previous Experience

• Proven experience in the construction industry or in facilities management for delivering essential support services including leading and managing outsourced contractors and working with service providers to plan and implement objectives.

• Proven practical skills or trade experience.

• Have appropriate background in general building construction and services maintenance projects.

• Be able to keep a flexible and willing approach to any kind of task that is necessary in the pursuit of the company’s business activities.

• Be experienced and competent with a wide range of mechanical and electrical services and equipment, especially with troubleshooting.

• Be skilled with mechanical & electrical tools and test equipment.

Qualifications Knowledge & Skills

Higher National Diploma or equivalent basic degree level in an engineering or facilities related discipline preferable.

Proven relevant work experience facilities management in construction or manufacturing industries.

Nebosh Diploma or IOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health would be a advantageous

A full driving licence – required for travel between sites.

Ability to attain a Security Clearance.

Excellent inter-personal and communication skills, able to influence, persuade and negotiate with people at all levels (externally & internally) as well as to assist in reaching compromises when there are conflicting requirements

High degree of organisation, self-motivation and initiative, be able to work with minimal supervision and make considered decisions or as part of a team.

• Good presentation skills and ability to interface with customers and technical representatives.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Pro-active and able to take initiative

Excellent planning and organising skills

• Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects
• Decision making and creative problem solving skills
• Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales
• Good knowledge of MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project
• Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; Be accountable, Drive & delivery, Communicate effectively, Self-manage effectively, Work as one team

Location

SSTL prides itself on being a super flexible company. The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford.