Plant Utilities Engineer

The Sterling Choice; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Bridgwater is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to ensure site utilities operate safely and efficiently. You will lead maintenance activities, manage contractors, respond to emergencies, and implement energy-saving initiatives. The role requires an NVQ Level 3+ qualification and strong technical knowledge. Excellent benefits include enhanced holidays, pension, and healthcare perks. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Overtime Paid x1.5

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Company pension & life insurance

Employee benefits platform

Unlimited online GP appointments

Qualifications

• Qualified Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias.
• Hands-on and proactive in maintenance tasks.
• Strong technical knowledge across utilities systems.

Responsibilities

• Keep all site utilities running safely and efficiently.
• Lead contractors and manage day-to-day operations.
• Respond to emergencies and breakdowns.

Skills

Proactive maintenance

Technical knowledge

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3+ in a relevant field

Job description

£62,000/year | 4 on / 4 off (days & nights)

Due to expansion, this Utilities role is adding to the ever growing structure of the site. With a number of sites across the UK, this specific site is one to be apart of!

Your main responsibitility is to ensure all site utilities are run safely, efficiently and in line with regulations. You'll also lead maintenance manage contractors, respond to emergencies and implement enegery-saving initiatives, all while supporting budgets, hygeine standards and positive working environment. The company are open to experienced engineers within utilties or if you're looking to go in a different direction to your standard "maintenance engineering" roles, then this is the move you need!

Perks & Benefits

• Overtime Paid x1.5
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Company pension & life insurance
• Employee benefits platform (healthcare, dental, car schemes, financial services, and more)
• Unlimited online GP appointments for you & your family

What You’ll Do

• Keep all site utilities running safely & efficiently
• Maintain boilers, compressed air, water treatment, effluent systems
• Lead contractors & manage day-to-day operations
• Respond to emergencies & breakdowns
• Identify energy-saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with health, safety & environmental standards

Who You Are

• Qualified Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased, NVQ Level 3+)
• Hands-on & proactive with planned & reactive maintenance
• Strong technical knowledge across utilities systems
• Positive, flexible, team player

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with steam boilers, compressed air, effluent/wastewater treatment

If you tick all the boxes above, then you should defenitely apply, if you tick a few boxes - dont be put off, we can have a confidential chat