3,824 Maintenance Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

The rewards and benefits on offer:

• 25 days holiday / 8 bank holidays (factory shutdown at Christmas only)
• 100% attendance bonus payments (£200 twice per year, subject to tax & NI)
• Pension scheme (employee contributes 6%, company contributes 9%)
• General Life Assurance cover from day 1 (Death in Service benefit)
• Westfield Medical cover from day 1 company pays the membership fee, employee pays the tax on.

Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Location: Southall

Highly successful food manufacturing business

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (some flexibility required)

Join a highly successful and secure business in the food manufacturing industry as a Facilities Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to become part of a well-established and supportive team.

As a Facilities Engineer, you'll support the day-to-day upkeep of the building and infrastructure. You'll carry out general maintenance tasks across the facility, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and light repair work
• Install items such as cabinets, desks, and undertake light carpentry
• Assist with plumbing, HVAC, and basic electrical repairs
• Painting, decorating, and pest-proofing the facility
• Conduct weekly fire door inspections and fire alarm testing
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance plans and complete work to deadlines
• Participate in regular operations meetings to report on maintenance activities and performance
• Oversee contractor work as per company policies

We're looking for someone with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude and a background in facilities or maintenance-ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
• IPAF certified (working at height)
• SEMA Racking Inspection & Repair trained
• Proficient in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical installations

• Job Security - Join a thriving and stable business
• Work-Life Balance - Monday to Friday hours
• Career Growth - Opportunities for development in a dynamic industry
• Competitive Salary

Interested?
Apply today and take the next step in your facilities and maintenance career with a successful and supportive employer.

Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement

Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.

Join a leading global healthcare and diagnostics company with a major manufacturing site based in Dundee. This facility plays a key role in producing cutting-edge medical technologies that improve lives around the world. The company fosters innovation, values collaboration, and is committed to maintaining high standards in both product quality and workplace environment.

You will be tasked with delivering engineering support and guidance, ensuring that equipment and systems are repaired, maintained, and troubleshooted efficiently and on schedule, while upholding building standards and full compliance.

This role would provide call out cover as required.

This will be a 12 month contract with pay set at £20 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections and record readings from plant room equipment
li>Diagnose and repair issues with automated building systems
• Monitor and manage facility management software, including temperature and vibration control systems
• Prepare detailed technical reports and maintenance logs
• Perform general facilities maintenance tasks such as replacing lights, doors, and ceiling tiles
• Ensure tasks are finished within specific timeframes
• Facilitate system upgrades

Requirements:

• Proficient in IT and computer systems
• Multiskilled with a solid background in both electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience working with automation technologies and writing technical documentation
• Knowledge of PLC software and control systems
• Minimum qualification: Level 4 Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Relevant facilities engineering experience within a regulated industry/environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing)

Feel free to apply now or reach out to Penny at Peopleforce Recruitment with any questions.

Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Abingdon, Oxford - Up to £40k per annum plus benefits

Join a pioneering battery technology company driving the future of electric mobility. Backed by a global automotive leader, it's shaping sustainable energy with cutting-edge gigafactories in the UK and beyond.

As a Facilities Maintenance Engineer, you'll be stepping into an environment that thrives on collaboration, precision, and a commitment to excellence. If you're looking for a role that combines hands-on technical work with the opportunity to make a real impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the site spares strategy, ensuring the correct spares are available when needed.
• Build and maintain a network of contractors, ensuring all work adheres to RAMS and PTW processes.
• Schedule and communicate planned maintenance to minimise disruption to the facility.
• Take responsibility for the maintenance of building infrastructure, including specialist dry-room and HVAC systems.
• Oversee logistics management, including goods-in procedures, stock control, and the operation of the warehouse and workshop areas.
• Carry out small electrical and plumbing repairs, ensuring a smooth-running facility.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, ideally within a technical or industrial environment.
• Qualifications enabling you to undertake small electrical and plumbing jobs confidently.
• Familiarity with contractor management and safety processes, including risk assessments and permits to work.
• Experience working with HVAC systems and building infrastructure maintenance.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.

In this role, you'll play a critical part in ensuring the smooth operation of a highly technical facility. This company is on a mission to drive innovation and sustainability, and your work will directly contribute to its ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions. You'll be joining a dynamic team where your expertise and initiative will be highly valued, and you'll have the opportunity to grow and develop within an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Location:

This role is based in a state-of-the-art facility in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, offering a convenient and accessible location for the right candidate.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take on the challenge and make a difference, we want to hear from you. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Facilities Maintenance Engineer. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting future!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Do you have an Electrical qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3, HNC, or City & Guilds. A trade apprenticeship with extensive practical experience?

Do you have a keen eye for detail with the ability to provide innovative solutions to problems?

Would you be interested in joining a fast-paced market leading company who support and encourage their teams?

If this sounds of interest to you, then proceed on for further information!

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Facilities Maintenance Engineer to grow and develop their career with a market leader. 

Remuneration and benefits

You will be entitled to a very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday, Discounted gym membership, Educational sponsorship, Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and a range of staff discounts. 

The Role

As the Facilities Maintenance Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that equipment, buildings, and their services meet the needs of the teams that work for us. This position involves the maintenance, repair, and improvement of various facilities to ensure smooth operations, safety, and efficiency.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Facilities Maintenance Engineers are responsible for implementing preventive maintenance programs. This includes regular inspections and servicing of equipment, systems, and structures to prevent malfunctions and ensure optimal performance.

Repairs and Troubleshooting

li>When issues arise, the Facilities Maintenance Engineer must quickly diagnose and resolve problems. This may involve repairing electrical systems, HVAC units, plumbing, and other building infrastructure.

System Upgrades and Improvements

• Part of the role involves assessing the current systems and identifying opportunities for upgrades or improvements. This could include energy efficiency projects, modernisation of equipment, or implementing new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensuring that the facility complies with all relevant health and safety regulations is a key responsibility. This includes, maintaining records, and ensuring that all systems are up to standard.

Documentation and Reporting

• Accurate documentation is critical. Engineers must maintain records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs. They are also responsible for generating reports that provide insights into the condition of the facility and any ongoing issues.

Emergency Response

• Being prepared for emergencies is a crucial part of the job. Facilities Maintenance Engineers must be ready to respond to urgent situations, such as system failures or safety hazards, to minimise disruption and ensure the safety of occupants.

You will have the following qualifications and experience 

li>Problem-Solving Skills
• You must be adept at troubleshooting and resolving complex issues. This requires analytical thinking and the ability to implement effective solutions quickly.
• Attention to Detail
• Given the technical and safety aspects of the job, a keen eye for detail is crucial. Engineers must be meticulous in their inspections and maintenance work.
• Communication Skills.
• Effective communication is necessary for coordinating with team members, contractors, and building occupants. Clear, concise reporting and documentation are also important.

Get in touch now

If you're on the lookout for an exciting opportunity to join a leading consultancy at the forefront of innovative solutions and think you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking then apply today or contact Jordan Tipping.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Facilities/Maintenance Engineer

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for providing engineering support and advice, ensuring the smooth and timely repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and systems. In addition, provide engineering support for building services and function to maintain building standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Working in a cross functional team to ensure efficient operation of critical and automated systems. This includes reviewing performance history and maintenance history to continue to make ongoing improvements to efficiency.
• Ensuring that all building services are maintained and are operating to a high standard, including all preventative maintenance work orders are completed on time and all demand maintenance work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• To lead quality investigations relating to facilities, utilities and critical equipment.
• The ability to take the lead and facilitate system upgrades and provide guidance to a cross functional project team.
• Planning and overseeing small building and new equipment projects. Arrange/liaise with contractors for day-to-day repairs (Electrical, Plumbing, Joinery etc.).
• The ability to perform frontline maintenance of plant and production equipment including HVAC, refrigeration, water purification and critical production equipment.
• Perform periodic maintenance reviews of instruments and equipment to identify performance improvements.

Skills & Experience

• Previous in-depth experience of facilities maintenance or maintenance of automated equipment.
• Experience in Process Engineering would be an advantage
• Experience in PLC controls would be an advantage
• Modern Apprenticeship Level 4/HND/HNC or equivalent and/or relevant facilities engineering experience within a regulated industry/environment
• An understanding of the Computerised Maintenance Management Systems

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on (phone number removed) or apply immediately

Immediate start available!

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Keep Operations Moving. Keep Facilities Thriving.

Looking for a role where your technical skills make a real impact every day? We're looking for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to join our clients team. In this hands-on position, you'll play a key role in maintaining and improving our clients site infrastructure - ensuring thier buildings, plant, and equipment run safely, efficiently, and compliantly.

From reactive repairs and fault-finding to supporting improvement projects, this is a dynamic opportunity for someone with a passion for keeping things running at their best.

What You'll Do as a Facilities Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on buildings, plant, and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults.
• Maintain up-to-date records of maintenance work and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Respond to breakdowns and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide facilities support across multiple sites as required.

What we need from you for the Facilities Maintenance Engineer:

• Proven experience in facilities or plant maintenance.
• A completed mechanical or craft apprenticeship.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Excellent communication and a team-first mindset.
• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to manage your own workload.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with maintenance systems.

Benefits of the Facilities Maintenance Engineer:

• Permanent position.
• Join a market leading national vehicle manufacturer.
• 4 day working week - Monday to Thursday Only.
• No weekend work.
• No on call work.
• Static site based.

Join a leading global healthcare and diagnostics company with a major manufacturing site based in Dundee. This facility plays a key role in producing cutting-edge medical technologies that improve lives around the world. The company fosters innovation, values collaboration, and is committed to maintaining high standards in both product quality and workplace environment.

You will be tasked with delivering engineering support and guidance, ensuring that equipment and systems are repaired, maintained, and troubleshooted efficiently and on schedule, while upholding building standards and full compliance.

This role would provide call out cover as required.

This will be a 12 month contract with pay set at £20 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine inspections and record readings from plant room equipment
li>Diagnose and repair issues with automated building systems
• Monitor and manage facility management software, including temperature and vibration control systems
• Prepare detailed technical reports and maintenance logs
• Perform general facilities maintenance tasks such as replacing lights, doors, and ceiling tiles
• Ensure tasks are finished within specific timeframes
• Facilitate system upgrades

Requirements:

• Proficient in IT and computer systems
• Multiskilled with a solid background in both electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience working with automation technologies and writing technical documentation
• Knowledge of PLC software and control systems
• Minimum qualification: Level 4 Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Relevant facilities engineering experience within a regulated industry/environment (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or manufacturing)

Feel free to apply now or reach out to Penny at Peopleforce Recruitment with any questions.

Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Location: Southall

Highly successful food manufacturing business

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (some flexibility required)

Join a highly successful and secure business in the food manufacturing industry as a Facilities Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled maintenance professional to become part of a well-established and supportive team.

As a Facilities Engineer, you'll support the day-to-day upkeep of the building and infrastructure. You'll carry out general maintenance tasks across the facility, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and light repair work
• Install items such as cabinets, desks, and undertake light carpentry
• Assist with plumbing, HVAC, and basic electrical repairs
• Painting, decorating, and pest-proofing the facility
• Conduct weekly fire door inspections and fire alarm testing
• Adhere to scheduled maintenance plans and complete work to deadlines
• Participate in regular operations meetings to report on maintenance activities and performance
• Oversee contractor work as per company policies

We're looking for someone with a hands-on, problem-solving attitude and a background in facilities or maintenance-ideally within food or FMCG manufacturing.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant trade
• IPAF certified (working at height)
• SEMA Racking Inspection & Repair trained
• Proficient in the use of hardware tools and electrical equipment
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical installations

• Job Security - Join a thriving and stable business
• Work-Life Balance - Monday to Friday hours
• Career Growth - Opportunities for development in a dynamic industry
• Competitive Salary

Interested?
Apply today and take the next step in your facilities and maintenance career with a successful and supportive employer.

Kandhu Recruitment are specialist recruiters within the Food, Drink and FMCG Sector

"Kandhu Recruitment will consider all applications based on each candidate's suitability to the role or similar roles within the Food Sector and if we feel you are a relevant candidate we will process your application by adding you to our secure recruitment database and then contacting you to progress job opportunities further. We do not contact unsuitable applicants."

Kandhu GDPR & Privacy Policy Statement

Kandhu has fully implemented GDPR & Privacy Policies across its business and a copy of our Privacy Policy can be found by visiting our website. By applying for this role Kandhu will add your details to our database - assuming you have the right level of experience for the roles you apply for, after which we will be in touch.