Facilities Technician

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Facilities Technician to join our team specializing in Facilities for Cummins in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

This is a permanent role working 37hrs per week, Monday to Friday.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on facility equipment, building structures, and exterior areas, including plumbing, flooring, lighting, walls, ceilings, and dock drains.
• Support the Senior Facilities Engineer and collaborate with the wider site facilities team on day-to-day maintenance tasks and contractor safety management.
• Address immediate operational and safety concerns by assessing and resolving reactive maintenance issues efficiently and safely.
• Utilize maintenance software and building management systems to track, assign, and prioritize reactive, planned, preventative, and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain and operate tools, materials, and vehicles (e.g., fork trucks, golf carts) in safe working condition, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Perform maintenance work in various environmental conditions (e.g., extreme heat, cold, or moisture), ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Assist with supply ordering and inventory management of spare parts and maintenance materials from approved vendors.
• Uphold strong housekeeping practices and ensure safe, organized work areas, contributing to a culture of safety and operational excellence.

• Experience working in a facilities role is essential, within an engineering / manufacturing industry would be advantageous
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems is preferred; ability to learn and apply new technical concepts daily.
• Familiarity with facilities project management, financial management, budget control, and software tools such as Microsoft Project; CAD skills are desirable.
• Ability to participate in compliance audits and collaborate across departments, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Team player with strong communication skills and ability to be flexible when needed