Facilities Engineer - Manufacturing Site

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Belfast is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer. This role includes managing site facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and driving sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving and organizational skills, and will be responsible for coordinating inspection contracts and conducting risk assessments. Benefits include a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Death in service benefit

Enhanced sick pay scheme

Health Shield cover

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities, maintenance, or engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and liaise with external contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and maintenance of site facilities.
• Coordinate statutory inspection contracts.
• Manage and monitor service contracts.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Develop strategies to reduce energy consumption.

Skills

Statutory compliance

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Project management

Job description

Facilities Engineer - Manufacturing Site

Belfast

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, day shift with early finish on Fridays

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to join our team at a leading manufacturing site in Belfast. This role is critical in managing and maintaining site facilities, plant services, and systems, while driving improvements and cost reductions. You will play a key part in ensuring statutory compliance, supporting sustainability initiatives, and enhancing operational efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management and maintenance of site facilities, including electrical, mechanical, fire safety, cranes, forklifts, and other plant equipment.
• Coordinate statutory inspection contracts and ensure full compliance with legislative requirements.
• Manage and monitor service contracts (e.g. water, compressors, heating, waste management, equipment calibration).
• Conduct risk assessments, identifying and addressing safety and environmental hazards.
• Liaise with suppliers and government agencies regarding audits, permits, reporting, or grants.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce energy consumption, minimise waste, and drive environmental performance.
• Prepare technical specifications, evaluate tenders, and present capital expenditure proposals to senior management.
• Contribute to internal audits, continuous improvement projects, and efficiency initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience in facilities, maintenance, or engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, liaise with external contractors, and deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Proactive, safety-conscious, and committed to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000
• Day shift Monday to Friday with early finish on Fridays
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Contributory stakeholder pension (6% company contribution with minimum 3% employee contribution)
• Death in service benefit
• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Health Shield cover

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of facilities engineering within a modern and forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

If this role could be of interest, feel free to reach out to [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.