Site Utilities Manager

Job Description

Company description:Premier Foods is one of Britains biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 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 youll find them in 94%of British households.Job description:Site Utilities Manager | Lifton, Devon40 hours per weekc£50,000 per annum dependent on experience + benefitsRelocation package for the right candidateAre you looking to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking company that is constantly developing its processes to remain best in class And be well rewarded and recognised for your contribution all whilst working in the beautiful county of Devon Then look nofurther!Were passionate about our people, which means you will have experiential learning, training and development opportunities throughout your career with us. We care about our environment too and are striving to become carbon neutral by 2030. In our alreadyhighly automated and technologically advanced site we have ambitious growth too.Ambrosia is not your typical food business; we are ambitious and so are our people. In our 100+ years of manufacturing the nations favourites, we have evolved into a highly automated and technologically advanced site whilst still letting nature do the talkingfor our products. Its what makes Ambrosia special.We are looking for our next Site Utilities Manager to join our team here in Lifton. This role is vital to the effective running of our plant, overseeing the smooth running and supply of energy, water, compressed air, chiller plant and effluent treatmentto our 24/7 operation.Leading the Utilities team, you will set the site energy strategy, ensure there is an effective maintenance plan in place to ensure reliability of assets and play a major part in progressive engineering and environmental projects connected to your area ofexpertise and remit. Responsible for the overall management, maintenance, and organisation of the companys site utilities, youll play an integral part to the operational infrastructure of Ambrosia.Were looking for someone who can

• Take ownership, ensuring standards and procedures are in place, up to date and adhered to, guiding all engineering activities including safe working practices, GMP standards, management of contractors and planned maintenance work.
• Communicate effectively with all teams to ensure daily and weekly priorities are clear and that issues resolved, preventing downtime, loss, and cost, ensuring that any unsolved problems are communicated or escalated.
• Lead the team of engineers and operators, ensuring they are delivering services to the required standards. Put in place development and succession plans that support progression and tackle underperformance promptly. Develop, implement, and manage all relevantbudgets.
• Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as maintenance, cleaning, waste disposal and recycling. Be proactive in developing plans that meet and succeed environmental and quality targets.
• Provide general support to the wider team to include projects, strategic planning and risk management.
• Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with all relevant legislation. Ensure employee compliance with legislation in respect of Safety, Quality and Environment. Actively promote Health and Safety in the workplace.
• With the site management team, ensure that the productive capability of the plant is optimised and improved for the needs of the business, this includes the provision and use of utilities (Steam, water, electricity, compressed air, effluent treatment, andsite chillers).

About you

• Provide effective and supportive people management and supervision and have excellent communication skills
• Have and be able to demonstrate operational experience exercising cost management and control
• Identify and drive operational efficiency
• Possess good organisation and project management skills
• Be a strong communicator and be able to build long lasting relationships with all stakeholders
• Be used to working independently with minimum supervision whilst also being an extremely effective team player
• Have a good understanding of industrial boiler operations, along with knowledge of effluent plant operations
• Have proven experience of Continuous Improvement or Lean Management
• Be proficient in MS Office

The Perks

• Salary £50k depending on experience
• Relocation package for the right candidate
• Contributory Company pension scheme with Life Assurance
• Five weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• A range of staff benefits including an employee discount scheme, staff shop and onsite subsidised canteen
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continual Professional Development alongside in-house training and access to corporate training as part of the Premier Foods Group
• ShareSave scheme

Closing date: 9th January 2023Interview date: w/c 16th January 2023