Utilities Technician

Procter & Gamble; Manchester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex4Me

Generous Pension

Annual Leave

1-4-1 Shares

Private Medical Insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Procter & Gamble, Manchester Plant (Trafford Park), is seeking a utilities technician to support the Pampers manufacturing team. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation of site utilities and driving maintenance improvements. Initial pay is competitive with progression as you qualify within the level 2 pay structure.

The role requires day shifts (7am–3pm), plus on-call and occasional weekend support. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills, relevant apprenticeship, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical or process apprenticeship or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with AHUs, cooling towers, water chillers, glycol systems, pumps, motors and fans.
• Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• IOSH qualification and Permit-to-Work training are advantageous.
• Experience managing subcontractors and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and quality across the utilities area and comply with site procedures.
• Maximise equipment reliability and performance.
• Investigate failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in RTT daily management and ensure high-standard inspections.
• Coach and develop apprentices and build RTT capability.
• Manage third-party contractors safely and ensure compliant execution.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

Communication skills

MS Office

Independent worker

Education

Time-served mechanical or process apprenticeship

Tools

Air Handling Units

Cooling Towers

Glycol Systems

Pumps

Motors & Fans

Job description

Job Location

MANCHESTER PLANT

Job Description

P&G is a leading company in the manufacture of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), making some of the world’s best loved brands like Gillette, Fairy and Oral. Here in Manchester, we've been making P&G products at our Trafford Park site for the past 90 years and after some exciting new investment are looking to recruit a motivated utilities technician to join our Pampers manufacturing team. The Utilities Technician is a key member of the Site Utilities Team, responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of site utility systems such as cooling towers, HVAC, glycol chillers exhaust fans etc . The role focuses on equipment reliability through planned maintenance, defect management, contractor supervision, and continuous improvement to drive better reliability and efficiency of our equipment. This is a day-based role (7am - 3pm) with required participation in an on-call rota (1 week in 4) and support for weekend maintenance activities (as needed).

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Quality Champion

Safety and quality in all activities, maintaining the highest standards across the utilities area. Ensure full compliance with site safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, and company policies. Promote a proactive safety culture through risk identification, mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Reliability & Maintenance Excellence

Execute maintenance to maximise equipment reliability and performance. Investigate equipment failures and process issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Create, maintain, and improve technical standards to support reliable operations.

Daily Management Systems (RTT)

Play an active role in daily direction setting and ensure daily inspection processes are executed to a high standard. Use performance data and operational insights to drive continuous improvement and department performance.

Coaching & Capability Building

Coach, mentor, and develop apprentices, building both technical expertise and RTT DMS capability. Share best practices and support the development of technical competence within the wider team.

Contractor Management

Manage third-party contractors safely and effectively. Prepare work permits, conduct risk assessments, and supervise contractor activities to ensure safe and high-quality execution. Ensure all contracted work meets site standards and regulatory requirements.

What we Offer

Competitive Salary: You will join on our starting pay whilst qualifying into your role. Once you have qualified, you will move to our level two pay structure. Starting Pay - £33,232.68 Level 2.1 Pay - £35,520.68 Level 2.2 Pay - £38,400.44

• Flex4Me: This is an annual £1200 allowance for you to spend on physical, mental, financial and work-life balance wellbeing.
• Generous Pension: The Company will contribute double the amount you contribute towards your pension savings, up to a maximum company contribution of 14% of your pensionable pay.
• Annual Leave: You will start with 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service up to 30 days.
• 1-4-1 Shares: For every share that you purchase, the Company will purchase a share on your behalf. You can contribute up to 2.5% of your salary into the 1-4-1 Share Plan, up to a maximum of £150 a month.
• Private Medical Insurance: Our Private Medical Insurance Plan, currently delivered by AXA Health, provides eligible employees with access to private medical treatment, if they wish. Eligible employees can request for their partner and / or eligible dependent children to be included on their cover.
• Dynamic and respectful work environment: This role is based in our Manchester Plant in Trafford Park. There are bus and tram links near to the site as well as free onsite parking. P&G employees also benefit from a subsidised restaurant, free gym facility, Occupational Health support, and newly installed relaxation garden.
• Continuous coaching: you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.

Job Qualifications

Have a proven practical background of applying process, operational, mechanical skills to help solve production and equipment related losses. Have a high level of personal accountability and ownership for results. Show leadership potential and are not afraid to accept difficult challenges. Are willing to suggest and implement changes that will improve systems, work processes and equipment reliability. Are strong team players who possess excellent verbal and written communicated skills that allow cross-shift and function interaction. Are able to make maximum contribution with minimum supervision. Want a challenging career and not just a job.

Job Qualifications

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Time-served mechanical or process apprenticeship, or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with: Air Handling Units (AHUs) Cooling Towers Water Chillers Glycol Systems Pumps Motors Fans and associated mechanical equipment.
• Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

It would be great if you also have:

• IOSH qualification.
• Permit-to-Work training and experience, including: General Work Permits Working at Height Confined Space Entry Construction Activities Hot Work Qualification to work at height and operate MEWPs. Lifting and Slinging certification. Legionella awareness training.
• Experience managing subcontractors and external service providers.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or reliability improvement initiatives.

Right to Work

For this role, you will need to provide your own, continuous (i.e. not time limited) right to work in the UK from Day 1 of employment without requiring sponsorship from P&G. P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

At P&G #weseeequal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000159105

Job Segmentation

Plant Technicians

P&G History

P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.