Utilities Improvement Engineer

Pioneer Selection; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a Utilities Improvement Engineer to enhance the efficiency of utilities systems. This role involves data-driven decision-making, sustainability initiatives, and collaboration across teams to reach strategic goals. You will have opportunities for career development and benefit from a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Clear career development pathways

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Onsite car parking

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in steam generation, refrigeration, and industrial utilities.
• Proven experience managing and improving utilities operations.
• Confidence in leading sustainability-focused projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 3% reduction in energy and water usage per volume of milk produced.
• Support the Compliance Manager in developing infrastructure improvements.
• Lead enhancements in utilities maintenance with innovative methods.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Project management

Job description

Salary: £49,000 per annum + 5% Annual Bonus (dependent on company targets)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join a business that's driving sustainability in dairy.

We're looking for a Utilities Improvement Engineer to join our site maintenance team and play a key role in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of our utilities systems. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver strategic sustainability goals while ensuring high standards of safety, performance, and innovation.

What the utilities improvement engineer will be doing:

• Drive a 3% reduction in energy and water usage per volume of milk produced.
• Support the Compliance Manager in developing infrastructure and procedural improvements.
• Lead enhancements in utilities maintenance using innovative and safe working methods.
• Share your expertise and coach team members; act as deputy for the Compliance Manager when required.
• Collaborate with Group teams to deliver capital expenditure (Capex) improvement projects.

Key Focus Areas:

You'll be working with critical utilities equipment and systems including:

• Gas-fired steam boilers
• Air compressors
• Air handling and effluent treatment systems
• Water and energy monitoring systems

About You:

You are a hands-on, skilled engineer with proven experience managing and improving utilities operations. You thrive on data-driven decision-making and sustainability-focused projects, and you're confident in leading continuous improvement initiatives across complex facilities.

You'll need:

• Experience in steam generation, refrigeration, and industrial utilities.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to hazard elimination and safe working practices.
• Project management experience, particularly around sustainability or energy initiatives.

What's In It For You?

• £49,000 salary + 5% annual bonus (subject to company performance)
• Clear career development pathways with long-term growth prospects
• Onsite car parking, life assurance, and pension scheme
• Supportive team culture in a company that invests in its people

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

First Floor - Unit 5, Hertsmere Industrial Park, Chester Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1LT