Facilities Engineer – Multi‑Site Industrial Role

About the role

Our client, a leading operator of critical industrial infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to manage the safe, reliable and efficient operation of multiple process facilities across the North West. The role blends hands‑on engineering, maintenance planning, contractor supervision and emergency response in a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
• Supervise contractors and maintenance personnel, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.
• Manage Permit‑to‑Work activities and site isolations.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical and instrumentation fault finding where authorised.
• Perform routine inspections, condition monitoring and plant health checks.
• Support plant start‑up, shutdown and operational troubleshooting.
• Coordinate maintenance work through the site’s Maintenance Management System.
• Monitor plant performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Produce technical reports, maintenance documentation and incident investigations.
• Act as senior operational representative during emergencies.

Required profile

• Proven experience in industrial facilities engineering or a similar multi‑site role.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Ability to work autonomously and make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for building relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Required skills

• Mechanical fault finding
• Electrical fault finding
• Instrumentation fault finding
• Maintenance Management System usage
• Permit‑to‑Work administration

What we offer

• Competitive basic salary of £61,000 per year.
• On‑call and operational allowances increasing total earnings to £69,000‑£71,000 OTE.
• 42‑hour work week with early finish on Fridays.
• 1‑in‑4 on‑call rota covering Fridays to Fridays.
• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure in a supportive, safety‑focused environment.