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Job Title: Facilities Technician (Plumbing, Steam & Pipework)
Location: Market Drayton
Shift: Day Shift – 39 hours per week (8:30am – 5:00pm, flexible)
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Pension Plan, Training & Career Development, Retail Discounts, Employee Volunteering Days, Grocery Aid Access, Well-being & Support Groups, Charity & Team Events

Facilities Technician Responsibilities:

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

Maintain and service steam systems, including traps, valves, condensate lines, and insulation

Perform welding and basic metal fabrication (supports, brackets, frames)

Support water, steam, compressed air, and drainage systems sitewide

Diagnose mechanical, water, or steam-related faults and perform effective repairs

Respond to and prioritise utility-related breakdowns

Log all work and breakdowns in the CMMS system

Manage permits to work and review contractor RAMS

Supervise contractor activities to ensure compliance with site procedures

Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines and infrastructure projects

Maintain compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations (L8, WRAS, pressure systems)

Participate in energy-saving initiatives and support legislative inspections

Communicate daily handovers to engineering managers

Previous Experience:

Proven experience as a Pipefitter, Plumber, or Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial facility

Knowledge of steam, water, valves, pumps, and associated control systems

Welding and metal fabrication experience advantageous

Understanding of Legionella control and water hygiene best practices

Familiar with mechanical drawings and pipework schematics

CMMS experience preferred

Qualifications:

Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing, Pipefitting, or Mechanical Engineering

Welding certification or equivalent experience

Hot work and confined space training preferred

Reach out to Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington to learn more