Site Services Manager

5 Days Old

?? Ruskington
?? Working Hours - Monday to Friday - 7am to 4pm
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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Location:
Sleaford
Salary:
not provided
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Customer Service

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