Facilities Techncian

**EY187 Facilities Technician (Rotating Shift Pattern)**
**Location: Bedford**
**Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 + shift allowance**
**Overview**:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Facilities Technician on behalf of one of our clients.
To support the manufacturing area with continuous supply of key services on demand from the central plant room/services areas. The Facilities Technician will report directly to the Facilities Supervisor.
**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- To help and maintain all plant and service equipment to a maintenance schedule to ensure optimum performance.
- To operate and maintain the site de-ionized water plant.
- To assist with repairs in order to sustain site service and maintain production.
- Implement plant modifications to accommodate changes in processing procedures and new technology/techniques.
- Undertake capital work to provide increased capacity, production of new products and to meet environmental requirements.
- Complete Mechanical/Electrical breakdowns and new Installs.
- Be involved in preventative maintenance and its scheduling.
- Follow prescribed safe systems of working at all times, ensuring adherence to all Company and legislative procedures and requirements.
- Actively participate and lead initiatives in the company’s continuous improvement program.
- Perform any other tasks reasonably requested to meet business objectives.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- ONC or BTEC Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to perform the above functions, combined with progressive engineering experience and the proven capability to effectively support, sustain and drive forward Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrate good mechanical/electrical engineering understanding.
- Good general knowledge and experience with facilities equipment - pumps, pipe fitted etc.
- Can diagnose and repair mechanical fault.
- Experience of working a rotating shift, or similar.
- Experienced in the running of De-Ionized Plant.
- Strong teamwork skills and experience.
- Ability to document processes and procedures to ensure information is retained and shared.
- Experience of working effectively with equipment suppliers, subcontractors and service engineers.
- Time management and organisational skills. Capable of managing own work and deliverables with little supervision. A strong team player, detail oriented, performs well under pressure.
- Flexible and able to work in a demanding environment, working a 6-week rotating pattern covering 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with a combination of morning, afternoon and night shifts.

**Benefits**:

- Profit share.
- Pension.
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance (5x basic salary).
- Discounted gym membership.
- Perks at work scheme.

**Location: Bedford**
**Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 + shift allowance