Site Services Engineer | FMCG Manufacturing
Sleaford - 4 on 4 off days/nights
Permanent Role
Some sites quietly make food. This one does that at scale, supported by a network of plant and services that have to work every single day, whether anyone notices them or not.
We're supporting a large UK food manufacturing business operating a high-output production site in Lincolnshire. They are looking to appoint a Site Services Engineer to support the infrastructure that keeps the factory running, from utilities through to environmental and building services.
The Role
You will be responsible for maintaining and improving site services and utilities that underpin production performance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operation and maintenance of site utilities including steam boilers, refrigeration systems, water systems and effluent treatment
- Working with mechanical drive systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems
- Planned preventative maintenance across site services equipment
- Pipefitting and general mechanical maintenance tasks
- Supporting emergency light testing and portable appliance testing
- Maintaining general site fabric and supporting repairs and improvements
- Working with production and engineering teams to support start-up performance and reduce downtime
- Supporting environmental compliance and monitoring systems to minimise site impact
- Working with commissioning engineers and site teams on new equipment and installations
- Applying lean thinking to improve efficiency and support factory performance targets
What You Will Need
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
- Apprentice trained background strongly preferred
- Experience in site services, utilities or industrial maintenance
- Knowledge of boilers, refrigeration, water systems or effluent systems
- Understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical systems
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- Comfortable working in a pressurised manufacturing environment
Why This Role
This is a role for someone who understands that production does not run without infrastructure.
It offers:
- Responsibility for core utilities that directly support factory output
- Exposure to a wide range of engineering systems beyond production equipment
- A structured maintenance environment with real operational impact
- Opportunity to develop into more senior engineering or utilities roles
- A stable, long-term position within a large manufacturing operation
About the Business
A major UK food manufacturer operating within a wider European group, supplying branded and own-label products to leading retail and foodservice customers.
The organisation operates at significant scale with ongoing investment in engineering capability, infrastructure and production efficiency across its network.
