About this role
This is a varied, hands-on Facilities Maintenance Engineer position based in Ilminster on a permanent contract. The role covers planned preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and improvements across a busy manufacturing facility. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing HVAC systems, heating, hot water, pipework, valves and plumbing installations, as well as diagnosing and repairing building fabric issues such as doors, floors, walls, roofing and drainage. The position would suit someone from a mechanical maintenance, facilities maintenance, plumbing or building services background who enjoys practical work and has experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing premises.
Job Description
Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Monday to Thursday- Days)
Salary: Up to £46,000 per annum
Location: Ilminster, Somerset
Job Type: Permanent | Full Time
Monday to Thursday (07:00- 16:30)
The Opportunity
We're recruiting a Mechanical Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business, taking responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of mechanical building services, building fabric and general site infrastructure.
This is a varied, hands-on position covering planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs and improvements across a busy manufacturing facility.
The role would suit someone from a mechanical maintenance, facilities maintenance, plumbing or building services background who enjoys practical work and has experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing premises.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance across mechanical building services and site facilities.
- Maintain and repair HVAC systems, heating, hot water, pipework, valves and plumbing installations.
- Support maintenance of compressed air systems, production gas furnaces and associated mechanical equipment.
- Diagnose and repair building fabric issues, including doors, floors, walls, roofing, drainage and external structures.
- Maintain water systems, drainage, trade effluent and general site infrastructure.
- Identify faults, investigate recurring issues and implement practical improvements.
- Carry out minor building works, repairs and site improvement projects.
- Coordinate external contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.
- Support statutory compliance, including water hygiene, pressure systems and asbestos management procedures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete relevant health and safety documentation.
About You
Essential:
- Previous experience in mechanical maintenance, facilities maintenance or building services maintenance, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong practical mechanical maintenance and general repair skills.
- Experience working with HVAC systems, plumbing, pipework and associated mechanical services.
- Ability to carry out general building fabric and site maintenance.
- Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and health and safety requirements.
- Comfortable working independently and managing a varied workload.
Desirable:
- Relevant qualification in Plumbing, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related trade.
- Experience maintaining compressed air, industrial heating or production gas systems.
- Knowledge of water hygiene, statutory inspections and site compliance.
- IPAF, forklift or asbestos awareness training.
If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Building Services Engineer or Maintenance Technician looking for a varied site-based role, we'd be keen to hear from you.