Facilities Engineer

Our client is a world leading supplier of biosecurity & infection control products for the past 50 years. Their dedication to Innovation has been a driving force behind this success. With approx. 1,700 employees across 120 countries, they are committed to driving significant health improvement globally. They are saving lives by improving access to safe drinking water with innovative, cost-effective products. One of their main products is used to disinfect 30 billion litres of water annually.

They are currently seeking a Facilities Engineer to join an established team. Reporting to the Business Excellence Lead, this position is responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient management of all site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure supporting tablet manufacturing and packaging operations. This role ensures uninterrupted production through effective maintenance of buildings, warehouses, manufacturing equipment, utilities and site services, while meeting regulatory, health & safety and environmental requirements.

Role/Responsibilities:

Facilities & Utilities

• Manage site facilities including manufacturing areas, warehouses, laboratories, offices and external infrastructure
• Oversee critical plant utilities such as:
• HVAC environmental controls
• Compressed air, vacuum, gases, and extraction
• Water systems (e.g. DI water supply)
• Electrical distribution and backup generator systems

• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive facilities maintenance programmes
• Manage corrective/preventative maintenance activities to minimise downtime
• Use of CMMS system for purchase orders, asset tracking and documentation

• Ensure facilities and utilities comply with GMP requirements
• Support audits and inspections in line with business needs
• Ensure facilities-related SOPs, risk assessments and validation documentation are maintained

• Ensure safe systems of work, permits and contractor safety controls are in place
• Manage environmental controls including waste, energy and emissions
• Support site sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives

• Lead or support facilities-related capital projects and upgrades
• Coordinate equipment installations, layout changes and building works as required
• Manage budgets, schedules, contractors and commissioning activities site-wide
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within approved budget

• Manage external contractors and service providers site-wide
• Foster strong collaboration with Production, Quality and EHS teams
• Provide training to new and existing personnel as required

• Help to prepare and manage facilities budgets and forecasts
• Control operational costs while maintaining compliance and reliability
• Track KPIs such as uptime, fuel and energy usage across the plant
• Participate in training to enhance your role as necessary

• Certificate or equivalent trade qualification in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing facilities in a regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMP, health & safety and environmental regulations
• Experience managing utilities, HVAC and maintenance systems

• Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience