Facilities Engineer

Location: St. Neots

Facilities EngineerIf you're a Facilities Engineer with serious boiler and steam experience, this is a site where your expertise keeps everything moving.A purely facilities-focused role where steam, pipework and utilities reliability sit firmly in your hands.This Facilities Engineer role sits at the core of a large, fast-paced manufacturing operation where utilities performance is critical. You will take ownership of boilers, steam systems and associated pipework, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable operation across the site.

You'll be the go-to Facilities Engineer for steam and utilities performance, preventative maintenance and statutory compliance, working closely with engineering leadership to maintain operational stability and long-term asset reliability.Job Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on industrial boilers and steam systems
• Maintain and fault-find on steam distribution pipework and associated valves and controls
• Monitor boiler performance, water treatment systems and ensure safe operation at all times
• Conduct regular inspections of pressure systems in line with PSSR requirements
• Maintain and service site utilities including compressed air, HVAC and water systems
• Ensure plant rooms are maintained to a high safety and housekeeping standard
• Support statutory inspections and ensure compliance documentation remains up to date
• Coordinate with external contractors for specialist servicing and certification
• Complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work
• Maintain accurate records using the site CMMS
• Identify improvements to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational risk
• Respond effectively to utilities-related breakdowns and site emergencies

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience working as a Facilities Engineer within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong working knowledge of industrial boilers, steam systems and pipework
• Understanding of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations and statutory compliance
• Experience maintaining steam traps, condensate systems and distribution networks
• Familiarity with water treatment processes and boiler chemistry
• Competent in mechanical fault-finding across utilities plant
• Experience maintaining HVAC, compressed air and general building services
• Recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Boiler or steam certification desirable

Pay and Benefits

• £44,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am to 3:30pm or 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Outstanding pension scheme - you contribute 4%, the company contributes 10%
• Life assurance (4x average salary)
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite free parking
• Access to buyable benefits such as dental and medical cover
• Childcare vouchers

Experienced Facilities Engineers with strong steam and boiler knowledge are always in demand, but purely facilities-focused roles like this are far less common. If you want to step into a Facilities Engineer position where your expertise genuinely drives site performance and compliance, this is worth exploring.