Site Services Manager
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,0000 per annum
Working Hours: 39 hours Monday- Friday
Location: Stoke - on - Trent
Premier Foods Stoke are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Services Manager to lead our multi-disciplined engineering team and oversee all aspects of site services, including infrastructure,
utilities, compliance, and maintenance activities. This pivotal role ensures the efficient, safe, and compliant operation of our Stoke site while supporting continuous improvement and business growth.
Premier Foods Stoke is part of Premier Foods and produce the nations favourite Mr Kipling cakes based in Stoke on Trent, we are the home of the Cherry Bakewell.
What you’ll be doing:
1. Lead and manage a team of engineers and contractors to maintain and develop site infrastructure, land, and buildings.
2. Deliver site compliance and business objectives through effective resource planning and utilisation.
3. Ensure departmental KPIs are met or exceeded, with a focus on H&S, environmental standards, and Good Engineering Practices (GEP).
4. Oversee the integration of buildings and grounds maintenance into SAP PM system.
5. Manage departmental budget to prevent overspend while maintaining service quality.
6. Support and deliver capital expenditure projects on time and in full.
7. Maintain and develop the Engineering Safety Database for full regulatory compliance.
8. Drive Loss Prevention activities and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
9. Develop and retain team capabilities in line with site goals and succession planning.
10. Promote a culture of proactive, planned, and preventative maintenance.
11. Oversee contracted services to ensure value for money, compliance, and performance.
12. Deliver high-quality engineering services in line with internal KPIs and customer expectations.
13. Lead engineering and building projects with a strong focus on technical excellence.
14. Prepare and report on technical issues, escalating as necessary.
15. Ensure contractors and services adhere to site H&S protocols.
16. Promote a culture of food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality across all operations.
What we need from you
Essential
17. HNC/Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services.
18. Minimum 5 years' experience in the food or allied industry, including 5 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
19. Proven track record of effective team and contractor management.
20. Strong leadership and change management capabilities, ideally within a unionised environment.
21. In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety and project management practices.
Desirable
22. Technical expertise in:
23. HV/LV Electrical Maintenance
24. Pressure Vessels & Compressed Air Systems
25. Legionella Control (L8)
26. BOAS Boiler Management
27. Effluent Treatment Systems
28. Water Regulations Compliance
29. LEV & Refrigeration Systems
30. LOLER 1998
What we offer:
31. Free onsite parking
32. Subsidised Canteen
33. Onsite Company Shop
34. Enhanced Pension Scheem
35. Life Assurance
36. Sharesaver Scheme
37. Discounts Portal
38. EAP Portal
39. Cycle to Work Scheme
40. plus many more.
If your interested in this role please apply no later then 18th December 2025, applications may close early if suitable applicant is found.
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.