Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specialized in food manufacturing is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer in Southall. In this role, you will perform maintenance tasks to ensure a safe and efficient environment. Essential qualifications include being apprentice-trained or holding an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade, along with IPAF certification. This position offers job security and opportunities for career growth within a thriving business.

Benefits

Job security

Work-life balance

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Good understanding of HVAC systems and basic plumbing.
• Experience with light carpentry and general maintenance tasks.
• Ability to follow scheduled maintenance plans.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and light repairs.
• Assist with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repairs.
• Conduct fire door inspections and fire alarm tests.

Skills

Problem-solving attitude

Hands-on maintenance experience

Education

Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant trade

IPAF certified

SEMA Racking Inspection & Repair trained

Tools

Electrical equipment

Hardware tools

Job description

Overview

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Location: Southall

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (some flexibility required)

Join a highly successful and secure business in the food manufacturing industry as a Facilities Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to become part of a well-established and supportive team.

The Role

Facilities Engineer

As a Facilities Engineer, you\'ll support the day-to-day upkeep of the building and infrastructure. You\'ll carry out general maintenance tasks across the facility, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and light repair work
• Install items such as cabinets, desks, and undertake light carpentry
• Assist with plumbing, HVAC, and basic electrical repairs
• Painting, decorating, and pest-proofing the facility
• Conduct weekly fire door inspections and fire alarm testing
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance plans and complete work to deadlines
• Participate in regular operations meetings to report on maintenance activities and performance
• Oversee contractor work as per company policies

About You – The Ideal Candidate

We\'re looking for someone with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude and a background in facilities or maintenance-ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
• IPAF certified (working at height)
• SEMA Racking Inspection & Repair trained
• Proficient in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical installations

Why Apply?

• Job Security - Join a thriving and stable business
• Work-Life Balance - Monday to Friday hours
• Career Growth - Opportunities for development in a dynamic industry
• Competitive Salary

Interested?

Apply today and take the next step in your facilities and maintenance career with a successful and supportive employer.

Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate\'s suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement

Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch