Facilities Officer: Maintenance, Safety & Compliance

Holt Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Engineering is seeking a Facilities Officer to maintain and improve the site’s infrastructure, coordinate maintenance activities and manage contractors within a busy engineering and precision manufacturing setting.

You will ensure safety, compliance and efficient operation of the facilities, supporting HSE and production teams while driving continuous improvement in maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and general building maintenance.
• Understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and facilities compliance requirements.
• Ability to coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Experience working with external contractors and monitoring maintenance standards.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing maintenance requirements.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operational and HSE teams.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, workplace safety and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out daily reviews of the facilities reporting system, prioritising and responding to maintenance issues efficiently.
• Coordinating planned preventative and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and building fabric assets.
• Supporting and advising the HSE team on mechanical and electrical maintenance, plumbing and general facilities work.
• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and fire safety regulations.
• Monitoring external contractors undertaking servicing, repairs and installations, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Assisting with the procurement of facilities services, replacement parts, consumables and equipment.
• Maintaining production environments to the required standards, including lighting, ventilation, electrical power availability and plant and machinery checks.
• Ensuring access routes, pedestrian walkways and loading bays remain safe, accessible and properly maintained.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of facilities processes to minimise disruption and maintain operational efficiency.

Skills

M&E maintenance

Facilities compliance

Maintenance coordination

Contractor management

Organisation

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Holt Engineering is seeking a Facilities Officer to maintain and improve the site’s infrastructure, coordinate maintenance activities and manage contractors within a busy engineering and precision manufacturing setting.

You will ensure safety, compliance and efficient operation of the facilities, supporting HSE and production teams while driving continuous improvement in maintenance processes.