Food Science jobs in United Kingdom

Site Services Engineer – £46,078 + Profit-Related Pay – Leicester (LE1)

Monday to Friday – Days (8am–4pm) – 7% Matched Pension + Private Healthcare + 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Life Assurance

ATA are currently working with one of the UKs largest food manufacturing groups, supporting on a recruitment drive for their established site in the heart of Leicestershire.

The company who have been established for over 100 years employ over 2000 staff across the country and boast a portfolio of manufactured goods second to none. These goods are some of UKs most recognisable brands of which have become a staple part of British homes shopping lists. With a turnover eclipsing £1B the business is going from strength to strength and are set to grow even further in 2021 due to the acquisition of new sites from their competitors.

As a Site Services Engineer you will be the primary support for all facilities‑related systems across the full site—ensuring functionality and safety for critical services. This is a role for someone who enjoys working and taking ownership of essential infrastructure.

• Maintenance and compliance of site‑wide systems including boilers, steam, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, water treatment, compressors, air filtration, and drainage.
• Managing and monitoring electrical systems including high voltage, FGAS, AC units.
• Keeping all associated paperwork, permits, and systems up to date in line with regulations such as LOLER, PSSR, Legionella control, and electrical safety.
• Being the key contact on‑site for all service‑related audits and compliance queries.

This is a hands‑on Site Services Engineer role with training opportunities as well as other aspects which will allow

• A recognised Electrical qualification
• Experience with site services systems such as boilers, compressors, HVAC, refrigeration, or steam.
• The ability to read electrical drawings, fault‑find safely, and liaise with multiple site stakeholders.
• Background in food/FMCG is beneficial, but not essential.

Whether you’re an experienced Site Services Engineer or a maintenance engineer looking to specialise, this is a chance to step into a business‑critical role with real influence and development opportunity.

• Join a major UK manufacturer with long‑term customer partnerships and stable workload.
• Gain additional training (gas, legionella, air handling) and full support for compliance development.
• Monday to Friday days – no nights or shifts, with genuine progression potential.

If you feel you’re the right Site Services Engineer for this opportunity, apply now or reach out to karolis.stenas@ata-recruitment.co.uk or call Karolis on 07796 990 423

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation