Refresco Kegworth, England, United Kingdom
Sustainability Utilities Manager
Refresco Kegworth, England, United Kingdom
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Recruitment Advisor @ Refresco | Driving Talent Acquisition in the UK
Are you passionate about sustainability and ready to lead the way in energy and water efficiency? We’re looking for an experienced Energy & Water Program Lead to join our team and drive impactful change across our UK operations.
This role is at the forefront of a Europe-wide initiative, working in close partnership with our European Engineering Team. As the UK lead, you’ll spearhead the local Energy & Water Reduction Program, working across multiple manufacturing sites and collaborating with international peers to deliver meaningful results.
Energy & Water Program Lead – ideal role for an experienced Utilities Manager with a passion for sustainability.
Days, Monday – Friday – Hybrid working / Regional role (covering all 6 UK Refresco sites)
What’s in it for you:
* Competitive pay.
* 12.5% annual bonus.
* Car allowance £6,400.
* Personal Bupa Health care.
* 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Option to purchase an additional 3 days annual leave
* 6% Company pension.
* Life insurance.
* Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as; healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services etc.
* Unlimited online GP appointments with Unum for you and your family.
About The Role
As the Energy & Water Program Lead for the UK, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our environmental sustainability agenda. Embedded within the Engineering function, you will lead the local deployment of a strategic European initiative aimed at reducing energy and water usage across all UK operations.
This is a highly collaborative and visible role, interfacing with local plant teams, national business unit leaders, and a network of European engineering experts. Your mission will be to identify, design, and implement practical solutions that improve efficiency, reduce consumption, and drive continuous improvement in resource management.
Success in this role will require strong technical expertise, project management acumen, and a proactive mindset. You’ll be empowered to lead change, shape sustainability strategies, and make a measurable impact on our environmental footprint—both locally and across Europe.
If you are an experienced Utilities Manager with passion and drive to make a change, we would like to hear from you.
Duties
* Lead the UK Energy & Water Program: Drive implementation of energy and water saving strategies, working with local teams to identify and act on efficiency opportunities.
* Collaborate Across Europe: Engage with our European expert network, ensuring consistency, sharing best practices, and helping shape continental strategies.
* Partner with Plant Teams: Work closely with plant managers and site teams to roll out tailored energy and water-saving initiatives.
* Deliver Projects: Lead projects from concept to execution, ensuring results are delivered on time and within budget.
* Analyze & Report: Monitor progress, produce actionable insights, and support ESOS compliance and benchmarking efforts.
* Coach & Train: Act as a subject matter expert, empowering teams with knowledge and tools for sustainable operations.
* Champion Innovation: Continuously seek new technologies and methods to optimize energy and water usage.
Why Refresco?
At Refresco, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. As the world’s largest independent bottler, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and driving innovation in energy and water efficiency.
Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping a more sustainable future for the beverage industry. You’ll work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where your expertise makes a real difference — locally and across Europe.
About You
* Engineering Degree: Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial, or related field.
* 10+ Years of Experience: Proven track record in energy and water management, ideally within bottling, manufacturing, or similar industries.
* Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of energy/water saving technologies and sustainability frameworks.
* Strong Project Management: Capable of leading initiatives across multiple stakeholders and geographies.
* Data-Driven Mindset: Skilled in using data and analytics to drive decisions and performance.
* Excellent Communicator: Fluent in English and comfortable working across teams and cultures.
About Refresco:
Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're passionate about producing tasty, refreshing drinks but we’re thirsty for more and growing fast. We’re a global business and have invested heavily to expand our manufacturing footprint to make us the largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices in the world. We currently produce 12 billion litres from 78 manufacturing plants in 15 countries and we’re only just getting started…
Our UK business has six manufacturing plants providing a great place to work for 1800 employees producing own label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading UK supermarkets. We also manufacture many of the best-known branded drink’s such as Monster Energy, Innocent, Ocean Spray and Vimto. Whether it’s packed in cartons, bottles, or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards and are on our customers’ table for every occasion!
Refresco are an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion.
Energy & Water Program Lead Utilities Manager
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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