Facilities Engineer – Food Manufacturing | Day Shift & Reliability

Whitworths; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Workplace pension

Healthcare plan

Voluntary overtime

Family friendly benefits

Job summary

Whitworths in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Facilities Engineer to keep our manufacturing site safe, efficient and reliable. This hands-on role covers utilities, site services, building systems and critical equipment, with Monday to Friday day shifts.

You will troubleshoot, maintain and drive improvements, work with colleagues and contractors, keep accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with site standards. Experience in regulated environments is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with compressed air and steam generation.
• Knowledge of single- and three-phase electrical systems.
• Root-cause problem solver and proactive learner.
• Team player with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and improving site utilities including compressed air, steam, electrical, gas and water systems.
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to breakdowns when needed.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects that reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Working closely with colleagues and contractors to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Keeping accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with site standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Compressed air systems

Steam generation systems

Electrical systems (single/3-phase)

Root-cause problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Job description

Whitworths in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Facilities Engineer to keep our manufacturing site safe, efficient and reliable. This hands-on role covers utilities, site services, building systems and critical equipment, with Monday to Friday day shifts.

You will troubleshoot, maintain and drive improvements, work with colleagues and contractors, keep accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with site standards. Experience in regulated environments is advantageous.