Facilities Coordinator

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking a Specialist Services Operative to deliver hands-on fabric engineering and facilities support at a Southampton-based manufacturing site.

Job Overview

This is a practical, site-based role focused on building maintenance, statutory compliance, and day-to-day operational support within a live manufacturing environment. The role requires a proactive individual who is comfortable working independently while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and service delivery.

The site includes specialist environments such as clean rooms and areas involving chemical use. You will be highly visible on site, completing frequent walkarounds, supporting the wider engineering function, and maintaining a professional, client-facing presence at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out building maintenance activities and ensure statutory compliance is met
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance works
• Undertake regular site walkarounds and operational checks
• Provide basic electrical fault-finding support
• Carry out plumbing and minor mechanical works
• Complete filter changes and minor building fabric repairs
• Liaise with subcontractors where required
• Support day-to-day site operations and maintain a visible, professional on-site presence

Site & Team Context

• Feeder factory environment incorporating clean rooms and chemical use
• Frequent walkarounds across the site are required
• Working alongside two semi-skilled engineers
• Responsibilities include building fabric, plumbing, and chemical collection
• Existing engineers are electrically biased with strong plumbing capability
• Reporting into the Engineering Supervisor and Engineering Manager

Person Specification

• Proven experience in building fabric maintenance
• Basic electrical fault-finding capability
• Experience with plumbing and minor mechanical works
• Facilities or engineering background
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload effectively
• Comfortable working within a live manufacturing environment
• Professional approach with strong on-site and client-facing presence

Upskilling & Development Opportunities

Internal training and development opportunities are available where required, including:

• IOSH
• NEBOSH
• Apprenticeship opportunities