Facility Engineer — 9‑Day Fortnight & Career Growth

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-security engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Facility Engineer to enhance equipment performance and reliability. The role involves collaborating on compliance and performing maintenance tasks on cutting-edge machinery. Candidates must have an engineering apprenticeship and hands-on experience with machine tools. This position offers competitive compensation with a 9-day working fortnight and other benefits.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Professional Career Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount access on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Completed engineering apprenticeship with hands-on machine tool experience.
• Solid understanding of plant operations and industrial processes.
• Confidence in using fault-finding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance and reliability of cutting-edge equipment.
• Collaborate with Capital Projects teams on compliance.
• Support installation and maintenance of plant equipment.

Skills

Hands-on industry experience with machine tools

Understanding of plant operations

Familiarity with modern maintenance practices

Fault-finding techniques

Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work

Education

Engineering apprenticeship with minimum NVQ Level 3

Job description

A high-security engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Facility Engineer to enhance equipment performance and reliability. The role involves collaborating on compliance and performing maintenance tasks on cutting-edge machinery. Candidates must have an engineering apprenticeship and hands-on experience with machine tools. This position offers competitive compensation with a 9-day working fortnight and other benefits.