Industrial Utilities Technician – 24/7 Plant Reliability

Premier Foods; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Foods is seeking an experienced Utilities Technician at the Ambrosia Creamery site in Lifton, Devon. The role focuses on operating and maintaining steam, refrigeration, and other utilities essential to continuous manufacturing. It involves 24/7 shift work and a rotating days/nights schedule.

You will monitor plants, perform routine checks, and support improvements in safety, reliability and energy use, reporting to the Site Services Manager. A strong safety mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, maintenance, utilities or process operations.
• Hands-on experience with operating or fault-finding on industrial plant.
• Strong safety and environmental awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, refrigeration, compressed air, water treatment and effluent systems.
• Complete routine plant checks, sampling, meter readings and records.
• Carry out planned maintenance and first-line repairs within competence.
• Respond to alarms, breakdowns and interruptions to utilities services.
• Identify defects and emerging risks; maintain accurate records.
• Support statutory inspections and contractor activities.
• Help improve plant reliability, energy efficiency and operating costs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical basics

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Record keeping

Job description

Premier Foods is seeking an experienced Utilities Technician at the Ambrosia Creamery site in Lifton, Devon. The role focuses on operating and maintaining steam, refrigeration, and other utilities essential to continuous manufacturing. It involves 24/7 shift work and a rotating days/nights schedule.

You will monitor plants, perform routine checks, and support improvements in safety, reliability and energy use, reporting to the Site Services Manager. A strong safety mindset is essential.