Facilities Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment client in Northampton is seeking an electrically biased Facilities Engineer to maintain and improve site facilities and utilities, including HVAC, pumps, boilers, and BMS controls.

You will diagnose faults, implement preventative maintenance, manage safety systems, and work with suppliers to ensure reliability and compliance. The role is full-time, permanent, offering £50k-£55k per annum.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Proven experience within a Facilities Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Site Services Engineer or similar role.
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and troubleshooting experience within an industrial, manufacturing, commercial or facilities environment.
• Experience working on facilities plant and utilities systems such as HVAC, compressed air systems, pumps, boilers, BMS controls, fire protection systems and electrical distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and control diagrams.
• Knowledge of mechanical building services and facilities infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems, with SAP experience highly desirable.
• 18th Edition qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety systems and procedures are followed, promoting a proactive safety culture across the site.
• Carry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs across facilities and utilities equipment.
• Support the safe operation and maintenance of critical site services including HVAC systems, compressed air systems, boilers, pumps, BMS controls, and fire protection systems.
• Identify and manage reliability risks that could impact operational performance.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance strategies to maximise equipment uptime.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Support reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support FMECA activities to reduce recurring equipment failures.
• Monitor equipment performance, analyse trends, and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Prepare maintenance reports and technical documentation using CMMS systems.
• Contribute to capital projects and ensure reliability is considered within new installations and upgrades.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure work is completed to the highest standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Building services

HVAC systems

BMS controls

Safety culture

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Role: Facilities Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location: Northampton

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The client is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions based in Northampton, committed to employee wellbeing, safety, and continuous improvement.

The Role

We are seeking an electrically biased Facilities Engineer to support the maintenance, reliability, and performance of critical site facilities and utilities. This position will suit an engineer with strong electrical fault-finding experience and exposure to building services systems such as HVAC, compressed air systems, boilers, pumps, fire protection equipment, and BMS controls. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of site infrastructure while driving continuous improvement and preventative maintenance initiatives.

The Package

• £50,000 per annum
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown period
• Clean and safe working environment
• Extensive career development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety systems and procedures are followed, promoting a proactive safe​ty culture across the site
• Carry out electrical fault finding, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs across facilities and utilities equipment
• Support the safe operation and maintenance of critical site services including HVAC systems, compressed air systems, boilers, pumps, BMS controls, and fire protection systems
• Identify and manage reliability risks that could impact operational performance
• Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance strategies to maximise equipment uptime
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to improve plant reliability and efficiency
• Support reliability‑centred maintenance (RCM) and total productive maintenance (TPM) initiatives
• Conduct root cause analysis and support FMECA activities to reduce recurring equipment failures
• Monitor equipment performance, analyse trends, and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
• Prepare maintenance reports and technical documentation using CMMS systems
• Contribute to capital projects and ensure reliability is considered within new installations and upgrades
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to ensure work is completed to the highest standards

Requirements

• Strong commitment to health and safety with the ability to identify and mitigate risks
• Electrical engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Proven experience within a Facilities Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Site Services Engineer or similar role
• Strong electrical fault‑finding and troubleshooting experience within an industrial, manufacturing, commercial or facilities environment
• Experience working on facilities plant and utilities systems such as HVAC, compressed air systems, pumps, boilers, BMS controls, fire protection systems and electrical distribution equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and control diagrams
• Knowledge of mechanical building services and facilities infrastructure would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CMMS systems, with SAP experience highly desirable
• 18th Edition qualification would be advantageous