Site Services Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Thurcaston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food manufacturer in Thurcaston is looking for a Site Services Engineer. This role involves maintaining critical systems, including boilers and HVAC, ensuring functionality and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a recognised electrical qualification and experience with site services systems. This position offers a stable workload, Monday to Friday hours, and opportunities for professional development within a major UK manufacturer committed to growth.

Benefits

7% matched pension

Private healthcare

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification is required.
• Experience with boilers, compressors, HVAC, refrigeration, or steam is essential.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and fault-find safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance of site-wide systems including boilers, HVAC, and water treatment.
• Manage and monitor electrical systems, including high voltage and FGAS.
• Keep all associated paperwork and permits updated according to regulations.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Experience with site services systems

Ability to read electrical drawings

Knowledge of food/FMCG sector

Job description

Site Services Engineer - £46,078 + Profit‑Related Pay (Leicester, LE1)

Monday to Friday – 7% matched pension, private healthcare, 25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays, life assurance.

About the client

ATA is currently working with one of the UK’s largest food manufacturing groups, supporting a recruitment drive for their established site in the heart of Leicestershire. The company has been established for over 100 years, employs over 2000 staff across the country, and boasts a portfolio of manufactured goods second to none. These goods are some of the UK’s most recognisable brands that have become a staple part of British households’ shopping lists. With a turnover eclipsing £1 B the business is growing, with plans to expand further in 2021 due to acquisition of new sites from competitors.

What you'll be doing

As a Site Services Engineer, you will be the primary support for all facilities‑related systems across the full site—ensuring functionality and safety for critical services. This role is for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and taking ownership of essential infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and compliance of site‑wide systems including boilers, steam, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, water treatment, compressors, air filtration and drainage.
• Managing and monitoring electrical systems including high voltage, FGAS, AC units.
• Keeping all associated paperwork, permits and systems up to date in line with regulations such as LOLER, PSSR, Legionella control and electrical safety.
• Being the key contact on‑site for all service‑related audits and compliance queries.

What the client is looking for

• A recognised electrical qualification.
• Experience with site services systems such as boilers, compressors, HVAC, refrigeration or steam.
• The ability to read electrical drawings, fault‑find safely and liaise with multiple site stakeholders.
• Background in food/FMCG is beneficial, but not essential.
• An engineer looking to specialise in a business‑critical role with real influence and development opportunity.

Why you should apply

• Join a major UK manufacturer with long‑term customer partnerships and a stable workload.
• Gain additional training (gas, legionella, air handling) and full support for compliance development.
• Monday to Friday days – no nights or shifts, with genuine progression potential.

If you feel you’re the right Site Services Engineer for this opportunity, apply now or reach out to the recruiter for more information.

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.