Site Utilities Manager

About the role

Premier Foods is seeking a Site Utilities Manager to join the Engineering team at its Ambrosia site in Lifton, Devon. This senior position is responsible for the safe, reliable and cost‑effective operation of critical site utilities that support production and maintain high standards across the facility.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the safe and compliant operation of utilities and infrastructure, including steam, compressed air, refrigeration, water systems, fire pumps, HVAC, building fabric, grounds and drainage.
• Manage the effluent treatment plant, ensuring environmental compliance and risk control.
• Act as duty holder for designated areas, maintaining competence records, inspections and assurance.
• Develop and deliver planned maintenance, asset care, lifecycle and resilience plans for critical equipment.
• Lead and develop the Site Services team while overseeing specialist contractors and service agreements.
• Own departmental budget, forecasts and cost control for operation, maintenance and improvement.
• Monitor utility availability, energy and water use, environmental performance and maintenance metrics.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to manage risk, coordinate work and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Strong leadership experience in utilities, site services or facilities engineering 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.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, deliver maintenance plans and drive improvement.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Required skills

• Steam systems
• Compressed air systems
• Industrial refrigeration
• Water systems
• Effluent treatment plant operation
• HVAC systems
• Fire pump systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary of circa £55,000 per annum
• Site‑based weekday role with flexibility for planned shutdowns and out‑of‑hours escalation
• Opportunity to lead a critical function within a leading food manufacturer