Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager
- Job Title: Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager
- Manufacturing site, leading maintenance of Utilities, Buildings and site Infrastructure
- Job Type: Permanent, onsite
- Job Industry: General Manufacturing
- Job Reward: £58 - £65k Target 15% Bonus (REALISTIC!), exceptional pension and package
- Reporting to the Site Head of Engineering
- Job Location: Cheshire, commutable from the Warrington area and the South Bank of the River Mersey
We are seeking an experienced Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager to lead all site services, infrastructure, utilities, and hard facilities engineering management activities on a large, complex manufacturing site with integrated distribution and warehousing. It's growing rapidly with multi-million CAPEX investment and expansion.
- This is a visible leadership role with accountability for ensuring that all buildings, plant, utilities, and process infrastructure are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for current and future operational demand on a large, complex manufacturing plant.
- You will lead the Facilities Engineering and Utilities Maintenance team, working closely with Operations, EHS and external contractors to deliver a robust, compliant, and cost-effective facilities maintenance strategy. This includes managing buildings, utilities, machinery support systems, and environmental controls to ensure smooth production and full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities - Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site
Facilities & Utilities Leadership
- Lead and develop the Facilities Engineering and Utilities Maintenance team, setting clear standards for safety, compliance, and performance
- Technical leadership across all hard services and site utilities
- Site Services
Full accountability for the performance, maintenance, and compliance of:
- HVAC systems (manufacturing, warehousing, offices, and controlled environments)
- Dust extraction and LEV systems, including inspection, testing, and compliance
- Boilers, steam generation, and steam distribution systems
- Process utilities (compressed air, chilled water, hot water, gas, water, effluent, where applicable)
- Building fabric and infrastructure, including roofs, floors, doors, and loading bays
Safety, Compliance & RiskEnsure full compliance with all statutory, environmental, and insurance requirements, including:
- Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
- COSHH / DSEAR
- BOAS Boilers
- PUWER
- LOLER (where applicable)
- Fire safety and building compliance
- Own contractor safety management, permits to work, RAMS, and site access controls
Maintenance Strategy & Asset Care
- Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies for facilities and utilities assets.
- Drive improvements in asset reliability, energy efficiency
- Ensure accurate asset registers, statutory records, and maintenance documentation
- Support capital projects, refurbishments, and upgrades to site services and infrastructure. re
- Manage external service providers, OEMs, and contractors
- Control facilities and utilities budgets, including energy and service contracts
Key Requirements - Facilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site
- Proven experience as a Facilities Engineering Manager / Utilities Manager / Hard FM Manager in a large manufacturing, industrial, or logistics environment
- Strong technical background in HVAC, boilers, steam systems, and dust extraction
- Demonstrable experience leading multi-disciplinary maintenance or facilities teams
- Understanding of statutory compliance, safety legislation, and engineering standards
- Degree / HNC / HND or time served in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, AP/AE roles, BOAS, HVAC or pressure systems training) are desirable
What We Offer - Facilities Engineering Manager - Manufacturing Site
- Highly Competitive salary and benefits package, including up to £10k Bonus
- Senior, visible role on a critical manufacturing site
- Opportunity to shape long-term facilities and utilities strategy
- Supportive engineering and operations leadership team
- Long-term stability within a large, complex operation
- A people-centric culture with people at the core
- Stable, secure site
You will play a vital role in ensuring safe operations, regulatory compliance, and facilities that underpin the success of the entire business.
Please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or email [email protected]
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