Site Utilities & Energy Manager

Pilgrim'S Europe; South Witham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Site Services Manager to lead the energy strategy and oversee a comprehensive maintenance programme across site utilities. You will drive energy efficiency, manage budgets, and lead a team of engineers and operators to ensure reliability of assets including boilers, water treatment, HVAC, and site infrastructure.

You will implement GMP-aligned practices, supervise contractors, and maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Provide effective and supportive people management and supervision with excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate operational experience in cost management and control.
• Identify and drive operational efficiency.
• Strong organisation and project management abilities.
• Build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of standards and procedures, guiding engineering activities and safe practices.
• Monitor site utility usage and analyse energy data to control costs.
• Communicate priorities daily and resolve issues to prevent downtime.
• Lead engineers and operators, develop succession plans, and manage budgets.
• Develop plans meeting environmental and quality targets and support risk management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and relevant legislation across site.
• Optimize productive capability of plant and manage utilities.
• Lead energy performance projects and energy assessments for existing and new projects.
• Embed energy and sustainability practices across the workplace.
• Maintain a robust CMMS-driven maintenance programme.

Skills

People management

Communication

Cost management

Organisational skills

Project management

Continuous improvement

Lean management

MS Office

Education

BOAS Qualification

Management Mechanical & Electrical

MCERTS

Legionella

Electrical Duty Holder

PSSR

DSEAR

IOSH

Ammonia

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Site Services Manager to lead the energy strategy and oversee a comprehensive maintenance programme across site utilities. You will drive energy efficiency, manage budgets, and lead a team of engineers and operators to ensure reliability of assets including boilers, water treatment, HVAC, and site infrastructure.

You will implement GMP-aligned practices, supervise contractors, and maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.