Location: Stanlow
Salary: £52,000 – £53,000 plus on‑call allowance (~£3,000) and overtime
Working Pattern: Monday‑Friday, 8:00am‑4:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Holidays: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Utilities Technician to lead critical operations in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment at Stanlow. The role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in industrial boilers and utilities.
Purpose of the Role
* Manage and optimise all utilities operations, including industrial boilers, energy back‑up systems, water treatment, cooling towers, compressors, and nitrogen.
* Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation while maintaining compliance with PSSR, SEPA, HASWA, & ACOP L8 (Legionella) requirements.
* Lead utilities strategy, drive improvements, and monitor performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct daily maintenance checks on boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, and nitrogen systems.
* Identify and implement reliability, safety, and efficiency improvements.
* Oversee projects from initiation to completion, taking full ownership and accountability.
* Monitor, trend, and report utility performance to pre‑empt potential issues.
* Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all utility systems.
* Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
* Manage service providers and clarify scopes and contracts.
* Plan and coordinate labour and resources to meet operational demands.
Day‑to‑Day Activities
* Collaborate with the team to plan and execute maintenance tasks.
* Conduct routine inspections and identify improvement areas.
* Lead and manage projects, ensuring timely and budget‑conscious completion.
* Work closely with service providers to maintain compliance and optimise performance.
* Provide training and support to operational and maintenance personnel.
* Report directly to the Mechanical Team Leader.
Qualifications
* 5‑10 years of hands‑on experience with industrial boilers in oil, gas, or chemical industry.
* BOAS certification or willingness to achieve it.
* Strong knowledge of water treatment systems, testing, and chemical dosing.
* Experience with cooling towers, compressors, and CAPEX projects (desirable).
* Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., Ultimo) and critical spares management (desirable).
* Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
* IOSH/NEBOSH certification in workplace safety (preferred).
Benefits
* Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
* Pension: 8 % employer / 5 % employee (salary sacrifice available).
* Medicash healthcare cover.
* Death in Service: 4× salary.
* Enhanced company sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Supportive, collaborative workplace culture.
* Opportunities for professional development, including BOAS certification and ACOP L8 training.
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