Facilities Technician Full Time Permanent NEW

Job Title: Facilities Technician (Plumbing, Steam & Pipework)
Location: Market Drayton
Shift: Day Shift – 39 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm, flexible)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Pension Plan, Training & Career Development, Retail Discounts, Employee Volunteering Days, Grocery Aid Access, Well-being & Support Groups, Charity & Team Events
 

Facilities Technician Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, and modify pipework systems (copper, stainless steel, ABS, PVC, and galvanised)

• Maintain and service steam systems, including traps, valves, condensate lines, and insulation

• Perform welding and basic metal fabrication (supports, brackets, frames)

• Support water, steam, compressed air, and drainage systems sitewide

• Diagnose mechanical, water, or steam-related faults and perform effective repairs

• Respond to and prioritise utility-related breakdowns

• Log all work and breakdowns in the CMMS system

• Manage permits to work and review contractor RAMS

• Supervise contractor activities to ensure compliance with site procedures

• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines and infrastructure projects

• Maintain compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations (L8, WRAS, pressure systems)

• Participate in energy-saving initiatives and support legislative inspections

• Communicate daily handovers to engineering managers

   

  Previous Experience:

• Proven experience as a Pipefitter, Plumber, or Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial facility

• Knowledge of steam, water, valves, pumps, and associated control systems

• Welding and metal fabrication experience advantageous

• Understanding of Legionella control and water hygiene best practices

• Familiar with mechanical drawings and pipework schematics

• CMMS experience preferred

   

  Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing, Pipefitting, or Mechanical Engineering

• Welding certification or equivalent experience

• Hot work and confined space training preferred

Reach out to Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington to learn more.