Site Services Manager

Premier Foods; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (up to 7.5%)

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount platform

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Premier Foods, a leading UK food manufacturer, is seeking a Site Services Manager for our Lifton site in Devon. This full-time, site-based role leads utilities and infrastructure and ensures safe, compliant operation to support manufacturing.

You will lead the Site Services team, manage budgets, drive maintenance strategies, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations and external partners to improve performance and environmental compliance. Some out-of-hours flexibility required.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within Site Services, Utilities, Facilities Engineering or similar manufacturing function.
• Strong understanding of industrial utilities (steam, refrigeration, water systems, HVAC, etc.).
• Experience managing statutory compliance and environmental requirements.
• Proven track record delivering maintenance strategies and cost controls.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to influence at all levels.
• Proactive, hands-on and collaborative leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe, compliant and efficient operation of site utilities and infrastructure.
• Manage performance of the site’s effluent treatment and environmental compliance.
• Act as duty holder or responsible person for specific systems where appointed.
• Develop and deliver maintenance, asset care and resilience plans for critical services equipment.
• Lead, coach and develop the Site Services team and manage contractors.
• Own departmental budgets, forecasts and cost control activities.
• Monitor utility usage, environmental performance and maintenance effectiveness.
• Collaborate across functions to manage risk and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Utilities & site services

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Maintenance strategy

Job description

This job is with Premier Foods, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Based - Lifton, Devon

Full-time, Site-based

Salary - circa £55,000 per annum

At Premier Foods, we're proud to be behind some of the UK's most loved brands, including Ambrosia. We're now looking for a Site Services Manager to join our Engineering team at our Lifton site, playing a critical role in ensuring our utilities, infrastructure and site services operate safely, efficiently and compliantly to support our manufacturing operation.

About the role

As Site Services Manager, you'll lead the site services function, ensuring the reliable delivery of critical utilities and infrastructure across the site. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Technical, Health & Safety and external partners, you'll drive performance, manage risk and support continuous improvement initiatives that keep the site running effectively.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the safe, compliant and efficient operation of site utilities and infrastructure, including steam, refrigeration, compressed air, water systems, HVAC, fire systems, drainage and grounds.
• Managing the performance of the site's effluent treatment plant and ensuring environmental compliance.
• Acting as the designated duty holder or responsible person for specific systems where appointed.
• Developing and delivering maintenance, asset care and resilience plans for critical services equipment.
• Leading, coaching and developing the Site Services team while managing specialist contractors and service providers.
• Owning departmental budgets, forecasts and cost control activities.
• Monitoring utility usage, environmental performance, maintenance effectiveness and site condition.
• Working collaboratively across functions to manage risk and drive continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

• Proven leadership experience within Site Services, Utilities, Facilities Engineering or a similar technical function within manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of industrial utilities such as steam, refrigeration, pressure systems, compressed air, water treatment or effluent management.
• Experience managing statutory compliance, environmental requirements and contractor control.
• A track record of delivering maintenance strategies, managing budgets and improving operational performance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive, hands-on and collaborative leadership style.

Working arrangements

This is a site-based, weekday role. Some flexibility will be required to support planned shutdowns and participate in out-of-hours escalation arrangements where necessary.

What we offer

• Competitive salary of circa £55,000
• Company pension scheme with up to 7.5% employer contribution
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail and lifestyle discount platform
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact at one of the UK's best-loved food manufacturing sites

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.