Facilities Technician (Plumbing, Steam & Pipework)

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 @ cvtechnical.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 01455 291035

Location: Market Drayton, West Midlands, GB

Posted Date: 7/4/2025