Job Description
?? Ruskington
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Our people really make the difference — and our Site Services team is critical to keeping production running safely, efficiently and compliantly.
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Site Services Manager to lead utilities and facility operations that support high-care food production. This is a key leadership role within Engineering, responsible for ensuring reliable operation of refrigeration, steam, compressed air, HVAC, effluent and water systems that enable safe production across batter/breading lines, fryers, ovens, blast chillers and packaging areas.
If you're an experienced utilities professional with strong leadership capability and a drive to improve performance, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As Site Services Manager, you will lead a team of up to 8 engineers, ensuring all site utilities operate efficiently, safely and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
You will play a key role in increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and driving continuous improvement across site services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support the Site Services team, deputising for the Supervisor when required
* Ensure reliable operation of refrigeration systems, blast chillers and finished goods stores
* Manage steam systems, hot water supply and compressed air stability
* Maintain HVAC systems to protect high-risk zoning and prevent contamination
* Oversee effluent treatment systems and environmental compliance
* Monitor utilities performance and recommend optimisation improvements
* Act as Permit to Work Controller (LOTO, hot works, confined space, electrical isolation)
* Manage contractors across refrigeration, boilers, HVAC and utilities
* Maintain compliance logs, CMMS records and PM schedules
* Drive energy monitoring, water efficiency and chemical usage control
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across utilities and asset care
* Ensure detailed shift handovers and strong cross-department communication
* Support audit readiness standards at all times
* You will also take responsibility for energy monitoring, water analysis, cooling tower and condenser validation, chemical stock management and cost-saving initiatives.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in site services or utilities within FMCG or added-value meat production
* Strong knowledge of refrigeration, steam, compressed air, HVAC and water systems
* Supervisory experience leading engineering or utilities teams
* Understanding of HACCP, GMP, BRCGS and food safety compliance
* Experience managing permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work
* Strong electrical and mechanical competence
* Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
* Ability to lead investigations and implement corrective actions
* Positive, proactive mindset with strong communication skills
* Qualifications (Desirable/Required depending on experience):
* City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ or time-served apprenticeship
* Health & Safety Level 2
* BOAS (Boiler Operations) or equivalent
* L8 Legionella Management
* Ammonia handling
* IOSH
* Confined Space & Working at Height
* MEWP / Forklift
* COSHH training
What Success Looks Like
* Accurate CMMS reporting and downtime recording
* Strong PPM adherence and maintenance quality standards
* Timely fault response and effective root cause analysis
* Improved equipment reliability and uptime
* Proactive improvement implementation
* High standards of 5S and audit readiness
* Effective shift handovers and team utilisation
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Employee benefits platform
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled utilities team
* Involvement in major site and group engineering projects
* A fast-paced environment where your leadership makes a visible impact
Ready to Lead from the Front?
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who takes ownership, leads by example and thrives on improving performance. If you're passionate about utilities excellence, operational reliability and building high-performing teams, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help us keep production moving safely and efficiently.
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