Site Utilities Leader

Kimberly-Clark; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hygiene company is seeking a Site Utilities Leader for its Barrow Mill facility in the United Kingdom. In this dynamic role, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of the Boiler House and Effluent Treatment Plant, driving compliance and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in utilities management and a strong technical background in boiler systems. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and employee well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible savings accounts

Income protection insurance

Educational support programs

Gym memberships and private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in utilities management within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing senior-level responsibilities.
• Experience in energy management and sustainability initiatives is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership to site utilities operations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of operators and engineers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and industry regulations.

Skills

Utilities management

Technical knowledge of boiler systems

Leadership skills

Strategic problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline)

Job description

Overview

Description

Site Utilities Leader

Full time, permanent

Location: Barrow Plant, Barrow-In-Furness, UK

Competitive salary + benefits

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care and Professional (IFP) business—an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact. As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transferto the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses. You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.

Are you ready to lead a critical function at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation? We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Site Utilities Leader to take full ownership of the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our Boiler House and Effluent Treatment Plant. This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence across all site utility services. Over the next 18 months, you will be embedded in a pioneering project to install three new dual-fuel boilers capable of operating on natural gas and green hydrogen, supporting our transition to low-carbon energy solutions. This initiative positions us as the first consumer goods company in the UK to transition their steam generation to Green Hydrogen, making this a truly career-defining opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategictechnical leadership to all site utilities operations, including the Boiler House and Effluent Treatment Plant.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of operators and multi-disciplinary technicians & engineers, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, safety, and industry regulations, as well as corporate standards.
• Drive cost control, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives aligned with site and corporate objectives.
• Oversee maintenance strategies, asset reliability programmes, and emergency response planning.
• Monitor and report on KPIs to ensure operational performance meets or exceeds targets.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support site-wide projects and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver operational excellence.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

You will focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications :

• Extensive experience in utilities management within a complex industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of boiler systems, steam generation, and effluent treatment processes.
• Proven track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing senior-level responsibilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic problem-solving skills.
• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline) preferred.
• Experience in energy management and sustainability initiatives is highly desirable.
• BOAS / Dip BOM accreditation desirable.

Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

We offer competitive pay and benefits to employees and reward excellence and performance. Our belief in promoting a healthy work-life balance drives us to support our employees’ total well-being, offering comprehensive benefits not limited to gym memberships, private medical insurance, dental cover, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, critical illness cover, travel insurance and a market leading defined contribution pension scheme.

To Be Considered

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Primary Location

Barrow Mill

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time