Job Description
Job Title:  Facilities Engineer
Posting Start Date:  10/29/26

About the Role

Facilities Engineer

Gloucester

Permanent: £38,000 - £47,000 plus excellent Benefits

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week with every other Friday off

 

This role is based at the Lockheed Martin site in Gloucester. It offers an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected global aerospace and defence organisation, working within a collaborative team that plays a key role in supporting critical business operations and maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment.

 

  • Using CMMS to manage and plan maintenance activities for assets across two buildings.
  • Plans and monitors utilisation of space.
  • Booking contractors, arranging site access, and coordinating security support.
  • Carrying out inductions and reviewing Risk Assessments.
  • Reviewing job sheets following contractor visits and, where required, coordinating remedial works.
  • Supporting the Facilities Team with Command Media activities.
  • Supporting the Facilities Project Team during project handovers, ensuring new assets are added to the system and appropriate contracts are in place.
  • Coordinating Asset Condition reporting for user groups and stakeholders.
  • Producing Procurement Specifications, including detailed asset lists, to support procurement and tender activities.
  • Raising Purchase Orders for facilities-related tasks.
  • Supporting audits by providing and maintaining facilities documentation.

Basic Qualifications

  • Recognised H&S qualification i.e. IOSH or NEBOSH 

Desired Skills

  • Ideally 2 years previous experience within a facilities or maintenance environment. ideally within the defence industry.
  • Experience managing  external contractors.
  • Working knowledge of CMMS platforms such as Maximo or IBM TRIRIGA.
  • Good understanding of relevant facilities legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements.
  • Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Basic understanding of project management methodologies.
  • Ability to review and understand RAMS and issue permits to work.
  • Experience hosting and coordinating external contractors on site.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Be adaptable and flexible