Maintenance and Facilities Engineer Location: Bishop Auckland Salary: £42,000 - £46,000 PA The Company An excellent opportunity has arisen to work for a leading, award-winning manufacturing company. This company is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Engineer who is ambitious, motivated, and looking for long-term career progression. The role offers a chance to work in a highly professional environment with a clear path for advancement within their future career. a modern thinking and innovative company who are going from strength to strength. Working Hours Day Shift (flexitime available) Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 4pm Finish Benefits 32 Days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) Pension Scheme Flexible Working Excellent Work-Life Balance Overtime paid at competitive rates Free company car parking Healthcare Cash Scheme Job Description As a Maintenance and Facilities Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving electrical and mechanical systems within the manufacturing environment. The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, continuous improvement, and ensuring smooth operations with minimal downtime. Key responsibilities include: Writing reports and managing engineering projects Working with engineering drawings and geometrical tolerance Developing strong working relationships with HSE and Fire Authorities Facilitating personal training and development plans for direct reports Communicating any operational concerns to the Operations Manager Managing department budgets Diagnosing faults and conducting timely repairs to minimize production disruptions Skills & Experience To be successful in this Maintenance and Facilities Engineer role, you should have: Time-Served Apprenticeship / Electrical or Mechanical HNC Maintenance Qualification (desired, not essential) Minimum of five years' experience in the manufacturing industry Strong electrical fault-finding skills and facilities awareness Exposure to having orked upon PLC's Experience in managing contractors in a facilities capacity Strong reactive maintenance and fault diagnostics upon a range of machinery Why Should You Apply? Competitive salary with excellent company benefits Career progression opportunities within a growing and stable industry Be part of a positive and collaborative working environment Work-life balance with flexible working options Low staff turnover, showing a great company culture If you are a skilled Maintenance and Facilities Engineer looking for a long-term career in a fantastic company, apply now