Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Major International; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Crawley is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will manage site infrastructure, utilities, and building systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. Applicants should have strong mechanical skills, experience in KPI-driven maintenance, and a solid understanding of HVAC and cleanroom environments. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in TPM or KPI-driven maintenance environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, compressors, chillers, and cleanroom environments.
• Skilled in both electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain site infrastructure, utilities, and building systems.
• Oversee repairs, maintenance schedules, and asset performance.
• Lead Total Productive Maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Root-cause analysis

KPI-driven maintenance

Stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

HVAC systems

Building Management Systems (BMS)

PPM / Helpdesk software

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Are you ready to take ownership of the systems that keep next-generation technology running seamlessly? Our client is seeking a Facilities Engineer to play a vital role in maintaining and improving the core infrastructure, utilities, and facilities that underpin their high-tech manufacturing and research operations.

In this hands‑on position, you'll ensure that all site equipment and utilities perform reliably and safely — from HVAC and compressed air systems to chillers, gas detection networks, and cleanroom environments. You'll also manage contractors, lead improvement projects, and use data‑driven KPIs to enhance performance and reduce downtime.

This role offers an exciting mix of technical responsibility, project ownership, and continuous improvement within a forward‑thinking engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain critical site infrastructure, utilities, and building systems.
• Oversee all site repairs, maintenance schedules, and asset performance.
• Lead Total Productive Maintenance activities and ensure equipment compliance and uptime.
• Drive improvement projects related to utilities, energy efficiency, and operational reliability.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and delivery.
• Track and analyse KPIs to identify improvement opportunities.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical installation or modification work where appropriate.
• Support emergency maintenance and operational needs outside standard working hours.
• Develop tools and communication processes that enhance collaboration across multiple sites.

About You

• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Experience in TPM or KPI‑driven maintenance environments.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, BMS, compressors, chillers, and cleanroom or similar controlled environments.
• Skilled in both electrical and mechanical systems with a safety‑first approach.
• Proven ability to align maintenance priorities with broader business objectives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems (e.g., PPM / Helpdesk software).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Hands‑on problem solver with the initiative to improve systems, processes, and reliability.

Why Join3>

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to an organisation at the forefront of clean and sustainable technology innovation. You'll work in a technically challenging environment with modern facilities, collaborating with skilled engineers to keep vital systems running at peak efficiency.

If you're ready to take the lead on critical infrastructure for a world‑class engineering business — we’d love to hear from you.