Facilities Engineer
Cirrus Logic has an exciting opportunity for a talented Facilities Engineer to help support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of our site services, building systems, laboratories and offices.
In this hands-on role, you will carry out maintenance, coordinate contractors, support waste management and deliver facilities improvements. You will work closely with colleagues across the site to resolve issues, minimise disruption and continually improve our facilities operation.
Responsibilities:
- Provide preventive and reactive maintenance for site services and equipment, troubleshooting faults and coordinating or carrying out repairs.
- Coordinate contractors and planned and unplanned works, ensure activities are completed safely and meet site standards, building codes and operational requirements.
- Complete minor facilities improvements and support projects and annual maintenance shutdowns.
- Communicate work plans, access requirements, risks and operational interruptions clearly to internal stakeholders and building occupants.
- Conduct regular inspections and support Environment, Health and Safety requirements, facilities compliance and internal audits.
- Coordinate waste segregation, storage, collections, recycling and safe disposal, including technical, chemical and hazardous waste where applicable.
- Oversee waste service providers, maintain compliance documentation and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve recycling.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, contractor actions and project documentation.
- Take ownership of facilities issues and identify and implement practical improvements.
- Participate in the site on-call rota and respond to facilities emergencies in accordance with agreed procedures.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience in facilities engineering, maintenance engineering or building services within a live operational environment.
- A practical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services, with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Experience coordinating contractors and working with multiple stakeholders to deliver works with minimal disruption.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and follow issues through to resolution.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office or equivalent applications, and maintenance or work-order systems.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and remain effective under pressure, with a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
- Willingness and ability to participate in the site on-call rota.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with HVAC, chilled water, pumps, Building Management Systems, UPS, water systems, fire alarms, access control or low-voltage electrical distribution.
- Experience supporting office, laboratory, technical, manufacturing or similarly critical environments.
- Knowledge of waste management, recycling, hazardous waste controls or environmental compliance.
- Familiarity with risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), permits to work, COSHH and waste transfer documentation.
- An engineering degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification in a relevant discipline.
This position is based in our Edinburgh office, UK
This is a full-time, primarily site-based position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours are flexible and may be arranged as either 8:00am–4:30pm or 9:00am–5:30pm, subject to business and operational requirements. Weekend and after-hours work may occasionally be required. There might also be the need to travel to other sites as needed.
