Job Specification: Utilities Engineer / Maintenance TechnicianRole Overview
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Utilities Engineer will provide reactive and planned maintenance support across a production facility. The role requires collaboration with multiple trades, ensuring utility systems operate efficiently and safely.
Key Responsibilities
- Escalate operational or maintenance issues to the Team Leader as required.
- Assist other skilled trades with maintenance, testing, inspections, repairs, and installations.
- Maintain utility service levels to support uninterrupted production.
- Serve as first responder for site utility systems, including:
- Steam and condensate networks
- High and low-pressure compressed air
- Water treatment and distribution
- Effluent management systems
- Chemical dosing and delivery
- Cooling systems and water hygiene management
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Air handling and fixed cooling equipment
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and statutory requirements for all assets.
- Conduct regular site monitoring to support environmental and operational compliance.
- Participate in emergency response, including extended cover, call-outs, and remote monitoring.
- Apply analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve faults.
- Work in line with established safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) standards.
- Assist with machine setups and align operations with production requirements.
- Maintain a proactive, problem-solving mindset and promote teamwork.
Candidate Profile
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship in Engineering
- BOAS Industrial Boiler Operator certification (Category 2) or equivalent preferred
- Strong commitment to safe working practices
- Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and mechanical drawings
- Experience with digital maintenance planning and tracking tools
- Effective verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
- Excellent time management and flexibility to meet operational demands
