Facilities & Plant Engineer: Lead Critical Projects

Caterpillar Inc.; Desford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Bonus 10%

Pension scheme

Share scheme

Private health and dental care options

EV car lease

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Desford, Leicestershire is seeking a Facilities & Plant Engineer to lead facilities projects, manage contractors and support the safe, reliable operation of manufacturing facilities.

You will apply project management, problem solving and supplier/relationship management skills to deliver CAPEX projects, improve site infrastructure and drive efficiency. This role is on-site five days a week with a strong focus on safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Engineering knowledge demonstrated through formal qualification and hands-on application
• Ability to interpret technical information across facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems
• Sound engineering judgement to support safe, reliable and efficient site operations

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver facilities engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring projects are executed safely, on time and within budget while meeting business and stakeholder requirements
• Manage facilities-related contractors and service providers, ensuring safe working practices, compliance with site procedures, contractual obligations and expected service levels
• Provide technical support for site facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems, including electrical distribution, building services, HVAC, compressed air, water and energy systems, identifying, investigating and resolving issues using structured problem-solving techniques and implementing effective long-term solutions
• Support site compliance and governance activities, including contractor control, permit-to-work processes, risk assessments and adherence to health, safety, environmental and engineering standards
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, communicating project progress, technical recommendations and engineering decisions to support operational objectives
• Drive continuous improvement across facilities, utilities and infrastructure systems, identifying opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, performance, compliance and cost effectiveness

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Supplier Management

Relationship Management

Engineering Knowledge

Electrical Engineering Knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or Degree-level qualification

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Desford, Leicestershire is seeking a Facilities & Plant Engineer to lead facilities projects, manage contractors and support the safe, reliable operation of manufacturing facilities.

You will apply project management, problem solving and supplier/relationship management skills to deliver CAPEX projects, improve site infrastructure and drive efficiency. This role is on-site five days a week with a strong focus on safety and compliance.