Facilities Engineer

• Optimising equipment performance and reliability
• Maintaining compliance across Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance
• Managing engineering budgets
• Driving continuous improvement and developing our people

• Perform day‑to‑day preventive and demand maintenance on plant and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with engineering procedures.
• Support and execute equipment validation activities.
• Liaise with internal/external engineers and contract maintenance providers; issue permits and approvals for onsite task execution.
• Coordinate and support equipment‑related projects and upgrades.

• Comply with all Quality System requirements and assigned training.
• Ensure buildings, facilities, utilities and equipment meet required standards.

• Support the development of department goals, schedules and activity plans.
• Execute validation for new or upgraded equipment.
• Identify and implement equipment and process improvements.
• Supervise work of external contractors onsite.
• Support project and departmental budgets, including CIP/BEx projects.

• Apply sound engineering principles, theories and techniques.
• Support preparation of technical rationales for design, validation and quality records.
• Use systems such as CMSNext, POEE, DHM, BMS and CTMS.
• Research and benchmark new technologies and support implementation of innovative solutions.

• Cultivate strong internal and external working relationships.
• Engage with contractors, vendors, labs and facility experts.
• Contribute engineering insights to troubleshooting and problem-solving.

• Compile and deliver departmental metrics and management reports.

• Ensure all safety standards and safe work practices are followed.
• Promote continuous improvement in EHS culture and performance.
• Recommend or implement safety enhancements.
• Participate in accident/incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Foster safety awareness and encourage a proactive approach to risk reduction.

• Ability to work effectively with all management levels.
• Clear, balanced communication tailored to the audience.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to deliver clear presentations to management and project teams.

• Use structured problem‑solving tools to address downtime and equipment issues.
• Troubleshoot effectively and contribute to improving equipment reliability.

• No direct supervisory responsibility.
• Mentor entry‑level engineers and collaborate with all levels of management.
• Engage with contractors, service engineers, commissioning teams and external inspectors.

• Trade certification or third-level qualification in a relevant Engineering / Technical / Scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in engineering or technical/scientific roles within healthcare or food processing industries.
• Ability to follow project timelines and deliver on targets.
• Self‑starter with strong organisation and teamwork skills.
• Strong documentation, reporting and communication skills.

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