Site Services and Utilities Manager

JR United Kingdom; Wigton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy cooperative in Cumbria is seeking a Site Services and Utilities Manager to lead the engineering team. The role involves managing site utilities, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving operational improvements. Ideal candidates should have a strong technical background and leadership qualities. Competitive salary and bonuses offered for this essential leadership position.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonuses

Regular working hours for work-life balance

Access to latest industry technology

Focus on employee training and development

Qualifications

• Solid technical background and strong leadership skills required.
• Experience in managing site utilities and facilities.
• Compliance with Health and Safety standards and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Site Services team.
• Manage site utilities and facilities, ensuring compliance.
• Implement improvements and cost savings.

Job description

Site Services and Utilities Manager, Wigton

**Client:** First Milk

**Location:** Cumbria

**Job Category:** Other

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**Posted:** 22.08.2025

**Expiry Date:** 06.10.2025

Job Description:

Pioneer Selection has an Exclusive Partnership with First Milk. Please note that any direct applications will be forwarded and managed by Pioneer.

SITE SERVICES AND UTILITIES MANAGER

Salary: £55,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Location: Cumbria

FANTASTIC NEW OPPORTUNITY!

First Milk is currently seeking a Site Services and Utilities Manager to enhance their factory and engineering team in Cumbria.

First Milk is a co-operative business growing rapidly through ambitious investment plans, strong customer partnerships, and a commitment to sustainable dairy farming.

Owned by family farms supplying milk and investing in the business, First Milk produces award-winning cheddar, regional cheese, dairy ingredients, and markets raw milk to UK food manufacturers. They aim to be a dairy force for good, regenerating the earth while nourishing future generations.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid technical background and strong leadership skills to maintain operational excellence and drive innovation in food production processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Site Services team, fostering a positive, high-performance culture.
• Manage site utilities and facilities, ensuring compliance, uptime, and efficiency.
• Implement improvements and cost savings through projects, energy reduction, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards and legislation.
• Train staff and implement new equipment.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance schedules.
• Utilize experience within the Utilities Department.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonuses
• Regular working hours with a favorable shift pattern for work-life balance
• Leadership role within a dynamic engineering team
• Access to latest industry technology and equipment
• Focus on employee training and development

If you're motivated to make a difference in the food manufacturing industry and possess the required skills, apply now to lead our engineering efforts towards excellence.

If interested and qualified, please click apply at the bottom of this advert.

For further details, contact Antony Edwards at Pioneer Selection.

As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you are automatically eligible for our referral scheme.

You will receive £250 for every candidate we place in permanent employment who was recommended by you. Terms and Conditions apply; see our website for details.