Facilities Engineer

Position: Facilities Engineer (Permanent)
Our client is seeking a hands-on Site Facilities Engineer to join their team in Cramlington. This is a key role responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure, supporting business continuity and operational excellence.

This position will suit a practical, electrically qualified engineer who enjoys being on the tools, while also taking ownership of compliance, contractor management, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing

* Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on site facilities and utilities, including compressors, boilers, chillers, HVAC, and building services

* Responding to breakdowns effectively, prioritising tasks to minimise downtime

* Ensuring all statutory inspections and preventive maintenance activities are completed on schedule and fully documented

* Taking responsibility for health, safety, and environmental compliance, working in line with legislation and company procedures

* Managing on-site contractors, including inductions, permits to work, and safe systems of work

* Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers for parts, repairs, and technical support

* Identifying and delivering energy-saving and efficiency improvement projects

* Maintaining accurate and compliant maintenance records and documentation

* Continuously reviewing and optimising preventive maintenance strategies

Who we’re looking for

* A time-served electrician with 17th Edition (or later)

* Strong experience working with site facilities, utilities, and infrastructure

* Proven ability to work in a hands-on maintenance role

* Experience managing contractors and compliance activities

* NEBOSH qualification (desirable)

* Well organised, self-motivated, and proactive

* A safety-first mindset, leading by example at all times

Why apply?

* Stable, permanent dayshift role

* Opportunity to take real ownership of site facilities

* Varied role combining hands-on engineering and responsibility

* Work for a client that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement

If you’re a practical Facilities Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and keeping a site running safely and efficiently, we’d love to hear from you