Facilities Engineer

Location Coventry
Job type: Contract
Salary: £29.72ph INSIDE IR35 Via Umbrella Solutions
Contact name: Keeley Atkinson

Contact email: katkinson@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 36891315
Published: 7 days ago
Duration: 11 Months (rolling)
Expiry date: 01 Jul 2026 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

​POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • This role sits within the Cross Functional Test Facilities Team, which is part of Engineering Operations (E O).  The team delivers facilities support to the Test Operations team which is part of E O and has as its objective achieving ‘timely, quality’ product releases through supporting the overall Product 'cycle plan'.

  • In this role you will work within the Cross Functional Test Facilities based in Whitley with potential support for other sites (Gaydon, Ansty Park and Lyons Park). Supporting E O activities under the control of EO-10026 for the client. 

  • The purpose of the role is to ensure the safe, smooth, efficient and effective operation of the E O Test Facilities used for Product Development.

  • You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout in line with the Company’s ‘Destination Zero’ policies and you will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and to others in the workplace.

  • Requires overtime on weekend eventually.

Skills:   

  • A Level 4 qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or relevant experience.

  • Proven experience and understanding of facilities, processes, equipment and leading technologies.

  • Proactive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and processes 

  • Technical expertise and experience of test facilities and control systems for AVL, ABB and Horiba.

  • Knowledge of company Health and Safety requirements, Risk Assessments, COSHH and SDS.

  • Experienced in problem solving control systems.

  • Clear and confident communicator both orally and in writing

  • Ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style

  • Ability to follow written and spoken instruction and interface well with customers

  • Ability to work quickly and pay attention to detail

  • Computer literate, including Microsoft Office.

  • A full UK driving license.

Education:            

  • A Level 4 qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline or relevant experience.

  • Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent in English, Maths and Science