Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Manpower UK Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Training and professional development

Supportive team environment

Multiple-site opportunities

Job summary

Sysco Northern Ireland is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician based in Belfast to ensure safe operation of building services and plant equipment. You will support both planned preventative and reactive maintenance while upholding health, safety and regulatory standards.

The role covers heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and site access systems, with opportunities to work across multiple Sysco NI sites. A full driving licence and on-call flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant trades qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related engineering discipline.
• Flexible approach to on-call rota and occasional site travel.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain and adjust heating plant and equipment.
• Perform electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair.
• Log, track and resolve MHE faults; maintain switch rooms and plant rooms.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive related engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Location: Belfast

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Additional Requirement: Participation in an occasional on-call weekend rota.

Summary

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operation of building services, plant equipment, and facilities infrastructure across the site. The successful candidate will support both planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure all heating plant and associated equipment are operated, monitored, maintained, and adjusted as required.
• Provide electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ensure all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) faults are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintain all operational switch rooms and plant rooms to the required standards.
• Support the site's water management maintenance programme.
• Assist with the maintenance and servicing of all Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Support the maintenance and repair of site access control systems.
• Competently use power tools to undertake fitting, plumbing, and minor joinery work as required.
• Carry out general facilities maintenance, including:
• Repair and maintenance of site fixtures and fittings.
• Unblocking sinks and drains.
• Repairing or replacing taps, toilets, and waste pipes.
• Complete all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities within prescribed timescales.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly inspections and checklists using the CMMS system.
• Plan, monitor, and close maintenance works and fault reports raised through the CMMS system.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities to support compliance with regulatory requirements and external inspections, including HSE and insurance audits.
• Assist with and supervise external contractors and service providers when required.
• Provide facilities maintenance support to other Sysco Northern Ireland sites as needed.
• Participate in the out-of-hours callout rota, including occasional weekend support.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across all departments.
• Respond effectively to emergency incidents and provide appropriate support as situations arise.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Relevant trade qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of three years' post-apprenticeship experience in a similar maintenance role within a regulated manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or distribution environment.
• Proven experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Strong understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) standards.
• Experience of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in an on-call rota and occasional travel to other sites.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Core Competencies

Customer Focus

Acts as a role model in delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers. Takes time to understand stakeholder needs and delivers solutions that add value.

Flexibility and Adaptability

Demonstrates resilience and adaptability within a changing environment, supporting change initiatives and continuous improvement.

Building Effective Relationships

Develops and maintains strong working relationships across departments and functions. Collaborates effectively and contributes positively as part of a team.

Communication and Listening

Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrates excellent written, verbal, and listening skills to achieve positive outcomes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday working pattern, 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work across multiple sites within a leading organisation

Additional Information

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to meet the evolving needs of the business.

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