Facilities Engineer
Location: Bedford
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year
Hours: Monday Thursday, 9am 5pm. Fridays. 9am 3pm.
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit an experienced Facilities Engineer to join their ever-expanding team.
Responsibilities of Facilities Engineer:
Maintenance & Operations
Deliver planned preventive maintenance (PPM) across mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
Respond to reactive maintenance requests and resolve issues promptly.
Perform routine inspections, identifying risks, defects, or opportunities for improvement.
Monitor and maintain key building infrastructure
Ensure all equipment and facilities remain in optimal working order with minimum downtime.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure adherence to statutory compliance including LOLER, PUWER, fire safety, water hygiene (L8), and electrical testing.
Maintain accurate maintenance records in line with legal and organisational requirements.
Support risk assessments, safe systems of work, and contribute to H&S improvements.
Liaise with external inspectors, auditors, and regulatory bodies as required.
Project Support
Assist with facility upgrades, refurbishments, and small-scale engineering projects.
Provide technical input into project planning, cost estimates, and supplier selection.
Support sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives.
Contractor Management
Co-ordinate external contractors and service providers.
Ensure all contractors work to agreed standards and follow site safety protocols.
Review contractor reports, service visits, and maintenance outcomes.
Customer Service & Communication
Act as a point of contact for facilities queries from employees and stakeholders.
Communicate effectively regarding maintenance schedules, disruptions, and resolutions.
Provide technical advice to non-technical colleagues.
Requirements of the Facilities Engineer:
Strong communicator with a customer-focused approach.
Calm under pressure and able to manage competing priorities.
High attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
Team player with a collaborative attitude.
Flexible and adaptable to operational needs.
Ideally working towards or currently have IOSH
NVQ3 Level Electrical or Mechanical
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Facilities Engineer role, then please apply now!
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