Site Services Team Leader

Sofina Foods Europe; Malton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods UK is seeking a Site Services Engineering Team Leader to oversee the utilities, infrastructure and engineering services that support our food manufacturing site in Malton. You will lead a team of Site Services Engineers, drive preventive maintenance through the CMMS, and ensure safe, compliant operations while maximizing equipment availability and site performance.

Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills, deep hands-on technical experience and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Leads and coaches a team of engineers.
• Oversees utilities, plant and facilities reliability.
• Drives preventive maintenance via CMMS.
• Manages workloads and resources.
• Ensures safety, quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and coordinate a team of Site Services Engineers to deliver safe and effective engineering support.
• Ensure site utilities, plant and facilities operate reliably to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage and drive preventative maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
• Allocate workloads and resources effectively, responding to changing priorities and operational requirements.
• Support the maintenance and performance of critical site services equipment, including utilities and infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency and operational performance.

Skills

Team leadership

CMMS usage

Electrical engineering

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Health & Safety

Communication

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications

18th Edition wiring Regulations

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Lead the Engineering Services That Keep Manufacturing Moving

Role Overview

As a Site Services Engineering Team Leader, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the critical utilities, infrastructure and engineering services that support our food manufacturing operation.

Leading a team of Site Services Engineers, you'll be responsible for maintaining essential plant and facilities, driving preventative maintenance activities and ensuring engineering issues are resolved quickly and effectively. You'll combine hands‑on technical expertise with strong leadership skills to help maximise equipment availability, improve operational performance and maintain the high standards required within a food manufacturing environment.

Key Duties

Working a 4-on, 4-off days shift pattern, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional looking to take ownership of a key site function while developing their leadership career.

• Lead, coach and coordinate a team of Site Services Engineers to deliver safe and effective engineering support.
• Ensure site utilities, plant and facilities operate reliably to support manufacturing operations.
• Manage and drive preventative maintenance activities through the CMMS system.
• Allocate workloads and resources effectively, responding to changing priorities and operational requirements.
• Support the maintenance and performance of critical site services equipment, including utilities and infrastructure.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reliability, efficiency and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.
• Ensure engineering activities are completed in line with Health & Safety, food safety and compliance requirements.
• Act as a key engineering contact across the site, building effective relationships with production and support teams.
• Support engineering performance reporting and contribute to departmental improvement plans.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys leading teams, solving technical challenges and delivering high standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Previous experience leading or supervising an engineering team within a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical engineering qualifications, ideally including 18th Edition certification.
• Mechanical maintenance experience within an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance planning and scheduling.Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance activities and engineering priorities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple demands effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety and promoting safe working practices.

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• Experience working with industrial refrigeration systems.
• Experience supporting industrial boilers or related utility plant.
• IOSH qualification or a willingness to work towards this.
• Experience within food manufacturing or another highly regulated production environment.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role within a busy manufacturing environment where engineering reliability and site services play a critical role in operational success. You'll lead a skilled team, influence site performance and contribute to projects that improve efficiency, reliability and sustainability.

As part of Sofina Foods, you'll join a business committed to continuous improvement, innovation and developing its people. You'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your leadership capability and make a genuine impact on site performance.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation