Permit and Facilities Engineer

Description:

Howdens 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.

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 and 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 deal 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
   

What do you need to qualify for the Permit and Facilities Engineer:
 

• 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