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Facilities Technician (Plumbing, Steam & Pipework)

Location: Market Drayton
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week (8:30am - 5:00pm, with flexibility)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

A leading manufacturing group is currently looking to appoint an experienced Facilities Technician to join their engineering team at a key site in Market Drayton. This role is ideal for a skilled Pipefitter, Plumber, or Mechanical Engineer looking to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Role Overview

As a Facilities Technician, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of various mechanical systems including water, steam, compressed air, and process pipework. You will also support scheduled and reactive mechanical works, welding, and fabrication across the site.

Key Responsibilities

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

Maintain and service steam systems, traps, condensate lines, valves, and lagging

Perform welding and basic metal fabrication for supports, frames, and brackets

Ensure compliance with safety standards and pressure systems regulations

Support the upkeep of critical utilities (water, steam, compressed air, drainage)

Respond quickly to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and complete repairs

Log all work using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS - HolisTech)

Review RAMS, manage permits to work, and supervise contractors

Support preventative maintenance and infrastructure improvement projects

Comply with water hygiene regulations (Legionella L8, WRAS) and confined space protocols

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience as a Pipefitter, Plumber or Mechanical Engineer within a manufacturing or industrial setting

Strong knowledge of steam systems, valves, pumps, and control equipment

Welding and fabrication experience (beneficial)

Ability to read technical drawings and schematics

L2/L3 qualification in Plumbing, Pipefitting or Mechanical Engineering

CMMS experience (HolisTech or similar) preferred

Awareness of health, safety, and environmental standards (including confined space and hot works)

Key Skills and Attributes

Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities

Practical, hands-on approach

Comfortable working independently or in a team

High attention to detail and ownership of work

Strong communication and organisational skills

Flexible and calm under pressure

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Pension scheme

Well-being and employee support programmes

Retail and high-street discount schemes

Volunteering and charitable initiative support

If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Dan Rose at Daniel.rose @ (url removed) or call for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)