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Job Title


Facilities Engineer


Company : Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment


Location : Lichfield, West Midlands


Created : 2025-06-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

A Staffordshire based food manufacturing company are looking to recruit a Facilities Engineer for their production facility in Lichfield to mainly support on the water treatment plant and supporting infrastructure and grounds.Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.This is an active role which involves manual handling, working at height, and much more. You'll be managing the operation of the plant to ensure that the site remains fully compliant. You'll have a good eye for detail as record keeping of daily testing is critical. Also, an understanding or experience of environment agency discharge consents would be a highly advantageous.Driving licence is also essential as you'll be required to operate a yard tractor on site - gritting grounds during adverse weather and manoeuvring trailers.Role:General repairs and maintenance on water treatment plant, and other areasPanama shift (rotating) Days / Afternoons (no nights!)Days: 05:30am - 16:00pmAfternoons: 12:00pm - 22:30pmOpportunity to work in a modern food manufacturerPackage:Salary of c34k23 days/shifts Annual LeaveOnsite free parking3 x Life InsuranceKey responsibilities of Facilities EngineerComplete regular checks of the plant and water systems hourly / daily / weekly.Checks on the cooling towers sampling, replenishment of chemicals, using the correct escalation procedure in the event of failures etc.General maintenance and DIY tasks.Maintain site trailers to ensure they are always in a road worthy condition.Complete all necessary PPM'sAdvise management of any problems affecting with the water treatment plant immediately to minimise operational downtime.Experience and skills required of Facilities EngineerIdeally, related qualifications around water treatment and/or maintenance.Knowledge of a Water Treatment Plant, ideally in a food production environment.Ability or confidence to operate a yard tractor and trailer unit.Observation and recording skills - high level of attention to detail.Legionella and Confined Space Awareness is highly desirable.To applyIf you are an experienced multi skilled Facilities Engineer looking for a new challenge at a great company please apply or if you need further information please contact Stuart Cooper.Wagstaff Recruitment Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great OpportunitiesTPBN1_UKTJ