Site Utilities Manager

We’re looking for a Site Services Manager to join our Engineering team at our Ambrosia site in Lifton, Devon. This is a key role, responsible for ensuring our critical site services and utilities operate safely, reliably, compliantly and cost-effectively, supporting production and helping us maintain high standards across the site. 

You’ll lead the site services function, working closely with Engineering, Operations, Health & Safety, Technical, Finance, Procurement, Group Engineering, regulators, insurers and specialist contractors to manage risk, drive performance and deliver continuous improvement. 

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the safe, compliant and reliable operation of site utilities and infrastructure, including steam, compressed air, refrigeration, water systems, fire pumps, HVAC, building fabric, grounds and drainage. 
• Managing the operation and performance of the effluent treatment plant, ensuring environmental compliance and effective control of risk.
• Acting as the duty holder or responsible person for designated areas, where formally appointed, ensuring competence, inspections, records and assurance are maintained.
• Delivering effective planned maintenance, asset care, lifecycle and resilience plans for critical site services equipment.
• Leading and developing the Site Services team, as well as managing specialist contractors and service agreements.
• Owning the departmental budget, forecasts and cost control, including the cost to operate, maintain and improve site services.
• Monitoring compliance, utility availability, energy and water use, environmental performance, site condition and planned versus unplanned maintenance
• Working cross-functionally to manage risk, coordinate work and support continuous improvement across the site. 

What we need from you

• Strong leadership experience within utilities, site services, facilities engineering or a similar technical role within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of critical utilities such as steam, pressure systems, industrial refrigeration, compressed air, water systems or effluent treatment. 
• Experience managing statutory and environmental compliance, contractor activity and safe systems of work.
• Confidence leading a team, managing budgets, delivering maintenance plans and driving continuous improvement.
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Working arrangements

This is a site-based weekday/daytime role, with flexibility required to support planned shutdowns and participate in out-of-hours escalation arrangements for significant utility, infrastructure or environmental events.

What we offer you in return

You’ll be joining a business behind some of Britain’s best-loved brands, with the opportunity to make a real impact at one of our key manufacturing sites. You’ll have the chance to lead an important site services function, develop people, influence site performance and help ensure our operations continue to run safely, efficiently and responsibly. The package includes:

• Salary of circa £55,000 per annum
• Pension scheme up to 7.5%
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance program
• Discount platform
• Ongoing training and development opportunities