Facilities Engineer

Job DescriptionAltro has been going strong since 1919, and were proud to be a family-owned British manufacturer of premium flooring and wall cladding systems. Our purpose is simple: to transform spaces and enhance wellbeing. Were looking for a Facilities Engineer to keep our sites safe, compliant, and running smoothly. Youll be hands-on, planning and coordinating works, managing contractors, and spotting opportunities to improve energy efficiency. If youre proactive, safety-focused, and love solving problems, this is your chance to join a supportive team that really cares about what we do, and about each other.About the RoleThis is a full time role (working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm), based at our Letchworth Garden City head office, and due to the nature of the work, you will be based onsite.You're responsibilities will be to: To comply with all health and safety policies and practices. Proactively identify and resolve any health and safety issues across the business to provide an environment and a service. Communicate with all departments and management within the business regarding planned works that could affect output. Working in collaboration to ensure compliance to facilities legislation for Altro Letchworth site and satellite buildings. To monitor the Fix service providing hands on support and assistance to the entire business as required. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness. To identify improvements to energy usage, equipment and supply needs. To schedule and co-ordinate works with external and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance for the site is maintained.BenefitsEnhanced family friendly benefitsIncluding Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave.HolidaysWe all need a break, and our holiday entitlement starts at 25 days plus bank holidays. Dont worry if you need a little extra... you can buy some moreEmployee Benefits HubMany of us are feeling the pinch at the moment from the rising cost of living. As a result, we have looked into ways in which we can further support employees during these challenging times and we have launched our Benefit Hub to all UK employees which entitles us to exclusive discounts with our retail partners.Learning and DevelopmentWe have a comprehensive programme of in-house training and coaching as well as access to external courses to ensure that you can continue to grow and develop throughout your career with the Altro group.PensionA defined contribution pension scheme available for all staff. The minimum contribution level is 4%, which will be matched by the company, however if you wish to contribute a higher level, this will be matched by the company up to 6%, in line with your length of service and the benefit being providedLife AssuranceHopefully never needed, but from day one you will be covered by our life assurance scheme which will pay up to four times your annual salaryOccupational HealthWe offer occupational Sick Pay and even have an onsite Occupational Health Service available to help get you back on track.Employee Assistance ProgrammeA 24-hour helpline to support you through any of lifes issues or problems. EAP service is entirely confidential, reliable and as a professional EAP provider, Heath Assured have teams of qualified experts to answer your calls any day, any time. They can support you on the telephone, online or in person; whichever is most suitable and appropriate. Some services are also available for anyone in your household.VolunteeringIn support of our Foundation vision, our wish is for every employee, globally, to give one day per year (the day is paid for by the company), to volunteer for a healthcare related charity/organisation. Just one day, can make a big differenceSocial EventsThere are a variety of social events across the group, including the company Christmas party.Retirement PlanningIt might be a long way off, but we know its not always easy to stop working so we provide advice and support to ease the transition to retirement.Eye CareFree eye tests are available for all employees.Long ServiceWe offer long service awards to all our employees.ParkingDont worry about getting parked...we have free car parking at all our sites.Additional benefits (depending on your role)Hybrid WorkingProviding flexibility around both home and office working.Car AllowanceCertain positions with us entitle you to car allowance.Private Medical SchemeThe type of cover available to you will be dependent on your job.RequirementsExperience Maintenance of facilities engineering and maintenance Project management Prioritising, planning and managing smaller projects. Using own initiative to proactively complete works Contractor control, working safely. Conducting repairs and installations of equipment and facilities Skills & Knowledge Knowledge of facilities regulations, building codes and health and safety standards Mid-level PC skills including MS Word, Excel, Outlook Interpretation of technical reports and developing corrective actions Self-motivated with good communication skills Ability to read and interpret technical drawing.JBRP1_UKTJ