UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Purpose

The Facilities department overseas the management and maintenance of physical assets at our locations around the world. This includes providing new buildings, test tracks and equipment to support business growth, as well as managing existing assets, office space, utilities, the cleaning and the maintenance of our existing assets.  

The department is also responsible for Environmental compliance ensuring we meet the requirements of ISO14001 and our CSR obligations.  

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and learn alongside our experienced team of Facilities and Maintenance engineers, primarily at our Millbrook site though other travel to other sites may be required on an infrequent basis. 

Responsibilities

• This is an opportunity to develop your experience in a world class company, on a complex site, developing your skills as a Facilities engineer. This includes working on buildings, roads, plant and land management. 

• Support the existing Facilities and Maintenance teams to manage the day-to-day challenges of managing a complex site. 

• Working with the facilities team on the new buildings, upgrading facilities and major maintenance projects for customers and UTAC operational departments.  

• Support the Project Manager in the administrative & delivery of construction & Maintenance projects on site.  

• Project management working within all disciplines of the construction industry. 

• Managing Capital Expenditure (CapEx) budgets including value engineering to ensure innovation & efficiency and to drive in cost effectiveness at all times. 

• Ensuring that all building regulations, legislations and internal procedures are met in every aspect of our work. 

• Co-ordinating and Supervising construction works on site, recording data into infrastructure and facilities software. 

• Develop skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD) and project management software. 

• Provides an environment to practice and develop problem solving skills 

• Continuous Improvement applied to all activities to ensure ever improving facilities and processes.  

• Developing Risk Assessments for all activities 

• Developing a safe working environment at all times 

• Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a construction related or building services type discipline (Preferred) 

• HNC/HND Engineering (Civil/Electrical/Mechanical)  

Experience 

• An interest and passion in progressing your career within Facilities engineering on a complex Automotive site essential 

• Previous experience beneficial but not essential 

• Experience using CAD software beneficial but not essential 

• Facilities work experience with infrastructure such as electrical systems, plant and other building services.  

• Knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 

• Knowledge of a mixture of construction trades  

• Managing and designing construction projects 

Skills 

• Project Management skills  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications 

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 

• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills 

• An understanding of the construction RIBA stages 

Personal Behaviours 

• Excellent attention to detail 

• Good understanding of Health and Safety practices 

• Flexible and adaptable 

• Highly motivated team player 

• High level of confidentiality and integrity 

Other

• Full UK driving licence & own transport (UTAC Millbrook is not easily assessable via public transport) 

• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check 

• NOTE: This position be will based on site 

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes ;

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Healthcare cashback plans
• Generous holiday benefits
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.