Utilities Technician

Premier Foods; Liftondown; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Devon seeks a Utilities Technician to maintain effective operation of energy and water supplies at the plant. The role requires proactive problem-solving and communication with engineering and operations teams to ensure production needs are met. Full training is provided for the right candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop their career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays

Employee benefits: discount scheme, staff shop, onsite subsidised canteen

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional development and in-house training via Premier Foods Group

ShareSave scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is beneficial.
• BOAS accreditation for boiler house operations is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site utilities are delivered effectively.
• Complete documentation and record data, reporting anomalies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

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Date: 17 Jul 2025

Location: Lifton, GB

Are you looking for a new career pathway? Do you want to work in a dynamic, forward-thinking company that is constantly developing its processes to remain best in class? Do you want to be well rewarded and recognised for your contribution, all whilst working in the beautiful county of Devon? Then look no further!

We’re passionate about our people, offering experiential learning, training, and development opportunities throughout your career with us. We also care about our environment and are striving to become carbon neutral by 2030. Our site is highly automated and technologically advanced, with ambitious growth plans.

Ambrosia is not your typical food business; we are ambitious and so are our people. With over 100 years of manufacturing the nation’s favourites, we have evolved into a highly automated and technologically advanced site, while still letting nature do the talking for our products. That's what makes Ambrosia special.

We are looking for a Utilities Technician to join our team in Lifton. This role is vital to the effective running of our plant, ensuring the smooth operation and supply of energy, water, compressed air, chiller, and effluent plants. Experience in a similar role is preferred, but full training will be provided. This is a 24/7 operation, working 42 hours per week on a 4 on / 4 off rotating day and night shift pattern.

Salary: £41,527.55 per annum including all shift premiums

5 weeks' annual leave

We are looking for someone who can…

• Ensure site utilities are delivered effectively, including liaison, problem investigation, support, and system modifications.
• Complete documentation and record data, reporting anomalies to the manager.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Communicate daily with Engineering and Operations teams to meet production needs.
• Demonstrate safe behaviour and monitor contractor activities, escalating safety issues as needed.

About you…

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adopt a proactive approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in a similar role is beneficial, but full training will be provided.
• BOAS accreditation for boiler house operations is desirable but not essential; training will be given.

The perks…

• Salary: £36,586.35 per annum
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
• Five weeks' holiday plus bank holidays
• Employee benefits: discount scheme, staff shop, onsite subsidised canteen
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Professional development and in-house training via Premier Foods Group
• ShareSave scheme

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s largest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 13 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for over a century and are found in 90% of British households.

We believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to provide equitable opportunities for all colleagues, respecting and valuing everyone, encouraging them to bring their true selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.