Senior Site Services Engineer

Suntory Beverage & Food; Coleford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage & Food UK is seeking a dedicated engineer to provide total engineering support at the Blends Manufacturing Facility. The role focuses on delivering reliable utilities and facilities services to meet site customer requirements and support daily operations.

You will manage critical infrastructure, coordinate with internal teams and external providers, uphold ISO 9002 and health and safety standards, and apply Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement to improve reliability

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent with strong analytical capability and learning agility.
• Experience in commercial, eCommerce, digital, customer, data, operations or account support role.
• Strong Excel and systems capability; learn new platforms quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain major electrical systems, building management, water systems and steam supply.
• Provide total engineering support to Blends Manufacturing Facility including cold stores.
• Collect, document and report utility consumption data and findings.
• Lead and coordinate shift team to ensure operation continuity.
• Apply Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement principles to daily activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project coordination

Excel skills

Education

Degree educated or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world's leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

The purpose of this position is provide total engineering support for the site's Blends Manufacturing Facility, ensuring delivery of utilities and facilities services to meet site customers' requirements and support site operations effectively.

What You'll Do

Manage and maintain key infrastructure assets including major electrical systems (HV & LV), building management/control systems, water systems including cooling towers compliant with Legionella legislation, steam supply and distribution, compressed air production and distribution, and inert gas supplies. Provide total engineering support to the Blends Manufacturing Facility including cold stores, ensuring minimal operational downtime. Collect, document, and report utility consumption data and findings from investigations. Maintain supplies of bulk materials such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, caustic, salt, and hydrochloric acid, communicating any supply issues impacting production. Support the Site Services Manager in strategic development and functional delivery of site services. Operate engineering facilities in compliance with ISO 9002 standards and health and safety regulations, driving a strong EHS culture. Provide flexible cover for absent colleagues and coordinate with other departments to resolve issues cost-effectively and efficiently. Apply Operational Excellence (OE) and Continuous Improvement (CI) principles to daily activities. Make decisions related to blends manufacturing and utilities outside office hours as required. Lead and provide direction to the shift team, ensuring effective coordination, prioritization, and performance during shifts. Balancing maintenance and operational support to ensure production is not compromised while maintaining critical site utilities and infrastructure. Prioritizing tasks dynamically based on customer needs and site operational demands. Ensuring compliance with multiple regulatory standards including health & safety, Legionella legislation, ISO 9002, and environmental requirements. Coordinating with multiple internal teams and external service providers to maintain seamless utility delivery. Managing supply chain risks related to bulk materials critical for site operations. Leading and managing the shift team to maintain operational effectiveness and respond to dynamic site needs.

What's in it for you

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world's leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

What You need to be successful

Essential

• Degree educated or equivalent with strong analytical capability and learning agility
• Experience in commercial, eCommerce, digital, customer, data, operations or account support role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple activities accurately to deadline
• Good analytical skills with ability to interpret data and translate findings into clear action
• Strong Excel and systems capability with confidence to learn new platforms quickl
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration
• Good organisational and project coordination skills
• Commercial awareness of pricing, promotions, availability, content and digital execution impact

Desirable

• Experience within FMCG, retail or eCommerce sector
• Familiarity with digital shelf measurement platforms such as Data Impac
• Experience managing product information systems like Salsify, Brandbank, Amazon Vendor Central

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.