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Facilities Technician (6-8 month FTC)

Fortescue·📍 United Kingdom·Posted 15 July 2026
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 Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever. An opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Technician to join the Facilities department. About the role 
 Responsible for ensuring that the business facilities, machinery and equipment run and operate safely and to maximum efficiency and output. This includes undertaking preventative maintenance, servicing, managing breakdowns and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment. Management of contractors, ensuring adherence to contractor controls procedure What you will do 
 General electrical / mechanical Installation tasks where required, Maintaining high quality work standards and adherence to SOP’s Reporting and resolving issues within facilities and workshops, Take ownership of the building and services, Carry out weekly checks as required, yard checks, fire doors etc, Maintaining accurate, traceable records, Be proactive in identifying faults and troubleshooting wherever possible. Assisting the office manager with manual handling tasks where required Inspecting plant equipment, and associated systems, Managing the process of the introduction of new machinery, plant and equipment installation in collaboration with all relevant parties Maintaining of all facilities infrastructure, i.e. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical infrastructure About you 
 Multi-skilled technician / engineer capable of carrying out Electrical & mechanical reactive maintenance & fault finding including general reactive tasks, PPM, minor general / fabric maintenance, and business support tasks at Multi site locations. Excellent communication skills and a good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & CMMS (preferably eMaint X5). You will need to be a strong team player, with the ability to work under pressure, within tight delivery schedules. Ensuring designated buildings, plant and facilities are fit for purpose and to provide proactive support/solutions when required Demonstrate an accepted qualification (NVQ minimum) in the required maintenance discipline. Qualified to latest edition IET Wiring regs preferred, Required to work to all Health and Safety standards and guidelines, Experience of HVAC systems an advantage What is in it for you? 
 Our UK benefits include: Bonus scheme Aviva Pension Group Life Assurance Group Income Protection Electric Car Scheme Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Private Medical Insurance 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year Childcare Benefits Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. https://fortescue.com/careers Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub. Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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