Energy Centre Engineer

Synergi Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large UK drinks manufacturing site in Northampton is seeking a skilled Utilities Engineer to maintain and operate key utility systems. The role involves ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards while responding to breakdowns. Candidates should have a multi-skilled background in manufacturing and relevant qualifications. The position offers competitive salary, bonus, and various benefits, including enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

24/7 access to GP services

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 and HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering field.
• Time-served, multi-skilled background in the manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with steam and boiler systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain essential utility systems.
• Respond to breakdowns safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Multi-skilled background in manufacturing

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of safe working practices

Education

NVQ Level 3

HNC or equivalent in engineering

Job description

Utilities Engineer

Job Title: Utilities Engineer Energy Centre

Location: Northampton

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (6am6pm and 6pm6am)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, plus bonus and benefits

We are looking for a skilled Utilities Engineer to join the engineering team at a large UK drinks manufacturing site in Northampton. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining and operating key utilities across the site to support reliable and safe production.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain essential utility systems:
  • Steam and boiler systems
  • Compressed air systems
  • Refrigeration units
  • Reverse osmosis (RO) water treatment plant
• Respond to breakdowns safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Maintain engineering work areas to GMP and 5S standards.
• Work with production teams to plan and prioritise maintenance work.

Candidate Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 and HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering field.
• A time-served, multi‑skilled background in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with steam and boiler systems is preferred.
• Good understanding of safe working practices and a practical approach to problem solving.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Whats on Offer

• Monthly product allowance (alcoholic and non‑alcoholic)
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 24/7 access to GP services
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays

How to Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is advised as the position may be filled before the closing date.

Contact Details

Emmanuel Opoku

Recruitment Consultant

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]