Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Application Deadline: 30 January 2026

Department: Operations & Transport

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Nettetal

Reporting To: Head Of Facilities - Phil Johnson

Compensation: £36,000 - £42,000 / year

Description

Join us as our facilities lead and shape the future of our site. Step into a role where no two days are the same and your impact is felt across the entire operation. You’ll take ownership of the daily running of all site-based facilities, making sure everything from planned preventive maintenance to reactive repairs runs like clockwork. Your mission? To create a safe, efficient, and high‑performing environment that drives business productivity and keeps our teams working at their best.
You'll play a key part in the ongoing development and transformation of the site, leading projects that meet building regulations, managing schedules of work, and ensuring everything is delivered to a high standard. With continuous improvement at the heart of what we do, you’ll champion Health & Safety excellence, raising standards, driving best practice, and making the site a safer, smarter place every day. 
This is a full‑time, permanent position based on‑site at our modern warehouse facility in Nettetal, Germany. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary of €36,000–€42,000, depending on your experience, plus the opportunity to grow your career with us. We offer a structured development plan designed to support your progression, including tailored training, hands‑on mentorship, and clear pathways for long‑term advancement within our organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all facilities and property operations are fully fit for purpose, legally compliant, transparent, and delivered with strong ethical, environmental, and social responsibility
• Maintain a high‑performing site through proactive and reactive maintenance, ensuring all facilities remain safe, functional, and well‑presented at all times
• Oversee all regulatory inspections on specialist equipment – including sprinkler systems, pump houses, and other critical infrastructure – ensuring full compliance and timely documentation
• Work closely with existing contractors to deliver all planned and preventive maintenance, providing clear coordination, expectation management, and cost summaries
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site functionality, ensuring all works adhere to landlord requirements and any relevant municipal permits
• Recommend and support the implementation of cost‑effective, efficiency‑boosting facility improvements, contributing to ongoing operational excellence
• Plan and coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, and renovation projects, keeping disruption to a minimum and standards consistently high
• Champion Health, Safety & Environmental standards across the site, ensuring all activities prioritise wellbeing and compliance

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Skills, experience & expertise of our Facilities Maintenance Engineer:
• Proven experience in facilities management within Germany, with a strong working knowledge of national regulations and compliance requirements
• Background in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment, where you’ve played a hands‑on role in keeping operations efficient, safe, and running smoothly
• A solid grasp of Health & Safety standards and environmental services, with the confidence to champion best practice across the site
• Experience working with external contractors and service providers, ensuring high-quality delivery, clear communication, and effective expectation management
• A recognised Health & Safety qualification (such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) would be a strong advantage

Job Benefits

At Advanced, your journey begins with a warm welcome and a comprehensive onboarding experience designed to set you up for success from day one. But it doesn't stop there—we’re committed to your continuous growth, offering ongoing training and development to help you sharpen your skills and reach your full potential.
We recognise the importance of rest and balance. That’s why we offer 28 days of annual leave, plus all public holidays on top—giving you plenty of time to unwind, reset, and come back refreshed.
We believe that family matters, our enhanced maternity package offers six months of full pay, giving you the time and peace of mind to focus on your growing family. New dads and partners also receive two weeks full paternity pay, so you can be there for those important first moments.

You’ll be joining a team where collaboration, openness, and support are part of everyday life—because great work happens when people feel connected and inspired.