Facilities Engineer – Sutton Coldfield

Wagstaff Recruitment; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagstaff Recruitment is recruiting a proactive Facilities Engineer for a well-established manufacturing site in Sutton Coldfield. You will manage facilities, infrastructure, safety systems, and compliance, driving improvements across the site.

In this permanent role, you’ll work Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with a salary of £40,000–£45,000. You’ll collaborate with contractors and operations teams to keep the plant safe, compliant, and efficient.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities/maintenance/plant engineering or similar role.
• Background in manufacturing, production or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, fire safety, and compliance.
• Strong organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site facilities, infrastructure, and building services.
• Coordinate external contractors and oversee maintenance work.
• Support health and safety initiatives and fire safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with site regulations and standards.
• Maintain security systems and asset protection measures.
• Drive facility upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage documentation and audit-ready records.
• Collaborate with operations to identify efficiency gains.

Skills

Facilities Engineering

Maintenance Engineering

Plant Engineering

Manufacturing environment

Health & Safety

Fire Safety Systems

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project ownership

Job description

Facilities Engineer

? Sutton Coldfield
? £40,000 – £45,000
? Monday to Friday | 7:30am – 4:00pm

Take Ownership of a Busy Manufacturing Facility

Are you a hands-on Facilities Engineer looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We are recruiting for a well-established manufacturing business in Sutton Coldfield seeking a proactive Facilities Engineer to play a vital role in maintaining and improving site facilities, infrastructure, safety systems, and compliance standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business where you’ll have the autonomy to drive improvements and make a visible impact across the site.

If you enjoy problem-solving, managing projects, and ensuring facilities operate safely and efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As Facilities Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, safety, and compliance of the site while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and maintaining site facilities, infrastructure, and building services.
• Coordinating external contractors and overseeing maintenance activities.
• Supporting health & safety initiatives, fire safety systems, and risk assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant site regulations and standards.
• Maintaining site security systems and asset protection measures.
• Driving facility upgrades and continuous improvement projects.
• Managing documentation, inspections, and compliance records to ensure audit readiness.
• Working closely with operational teams to identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.

About You

We’re looking for a driven and organised engineer who enjoys taking ownership and delivering results.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience within Facilities Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Plant Engineering, or a similar role.
• A background working within a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation, fire safety systems, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with contractors and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for site improvement.

What’s in It for You?

Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000

Monday to Friday days role with excellent work-life balance

Join a stable and successful manufacturing business

Opportunity to lead improvement projects and influence site performance

Varied role offering autonomy, responsibility, and visibility across the business

Long-term career prospects within a well-established organisation

If you’re looking for a position where you can take ownership, drive change, and play a key role in maintaining a safe and efficient manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £40000 – £45000 per annum
Location: Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands