Facilities Officer

I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a leading engineering and precision manufacturing organisation specialising in advanced naval technology and mission-critical systems for the global defence and maritime sectors. With equipment supporting naval operations in over 50 countries, my client is looking to recruit an experienced Facilities Officer to support the safe, efficient and compliant operation of its manufacturing site.

As a Facilities Officer, you will play an important role in maintaining the site’s infrastructure, coordinating maintenance activities, managing contractors and ensuring facilities operate to the highest standards of safety and compliance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and technically capable Facilities Officer who enjoys a varied role within a busy engineering and manufacturing environment.

In this Facilities Officer position, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out daily reviews of the facilities reporting system, prioritising and responding to maintenance issues efficiently.
• Coordinating planned preventative and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and building fabric assets.
• Supporting and advising the HSE team on mechanical and electrical maintenance, plumbing and general facilities work.
• Ensuring compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, including PUWER, LOLER, COSHH and fire safety regulations.
• Monitoring external contractors undertaking servicing, repairs and installations, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standards.
• Assisting with the procurement of facilities services, replacement parts, consumables and equipment.
• Maintaining production environments to the required standards, including lighting, ventilation, electrical power availability and plant and machinery checks.
• Ensuring access routes, pedestrian walkways and loading bays remain safe, accessible and properly maintained.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of facilities processes to minimise disruption and maintain operational efficiency.

To be considered for this Facilities Officer opportunity, I am looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and general building maintenance.
• An understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and facilities compliance requirements.
• The ability to coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Experience working with external contractors and monitoring maintenance standards.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing maintenance requirements.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with operational and HSE teams.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, workplace safety and maintaining high operational standards.

This Facilities Officer opportunity offers:

• The chance to work within an established engineering and precision manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to advanced naval technology and mission-critical defence systems.
• A varied position covering maintenance coordination, contractor management and facilities compliance.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to site safety, manufacturing efficiency and operational performance.
• A collaborative working environment supporting specialist engineering and manufacturing operations.

If you are an experienced Facilities Officer looking for an opportunity within a technically advanced manufacturing environment, I would be keen to discuss this position with you.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact me directly.
Ian Broadhurst
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