Permit and Facilities Engineer

We are recruiting a Facilities Engineer to join our team based at our purpose-built, state-of-the-art warehousing and distribution facility in Raunds, Northamptonshire.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you’ll support three sites, responsible for day-to-day site contractor management and control, as well as general facilities management. The role is also responsible for fire safety, technical and environmental legislative compliance and procedures.

As a Facilities Engineer, you will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the experience to supervise multi-disciplinary teams, including maintenance, grounds and contract workers. The role is operational, so it will require a hands-on approach as required.

Hiring Manager | Mark Livingston

Shift | Monday to Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm with flexibility (Occasional weekend work may be required)

What will you be doing as a Permit & Facilities Engineer:

• Ensuring facilities are compliant with all legislation, codes and standards with respect to Security, Safety, Health and Environmental management
• Developing, implementing and maintaining effective contractor control engineering and maintenance procedures, adhering to safety, technical, legislative and group standards
• Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences
• Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money
• Ensuring safety procedures are followed on site for contractor control and permit to work management
• Issuing permits to contractors and on-site staff, including audits on contractors
• Quality testing of onsite water
• General site maintenance (doors/lighting/plumbing)
• Actioning BES remedial work from compliant inspections

 Key skills and experience required:

• Level 2/3 NVQ in an engineering discipline
• Electrical background – desirable
• Strong decision-making skills with experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in technical and environmental legislation and processes that ensure compliance
• Strong working knowledge of CDM (Construction Design & Management)
• Project management, budget and finance control

There will be job-specific training, so you must be flexible to attend training sessions as and when required.

How to Apply:

The closing date is Sunday, 4th January, and successful applicants will be contacted in the New Year.

Good luck with your application. Before you apply, please speak to your manager, so that they are aware of your interest in this role. You will also need to attach a CV as part of your application. Please take note that this advert is a summary of the main duties and responsibilities and may be subject to change. If you have any questions or need further support or information, please contact the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.