Company description:nRefresco BVnJob description:nWere expanding our team and now have 4 exciting Utilities Engineer opportunities available. Youll take charge of keeping vital utility systems running smoothly, driving efficiency, and ensuring our production never misses a beat. This is your chance to tackle exciting engineering challenges and be part of a passionate team committed to innovation, safety, and excellence. If youre ready to grow your skills and make a real impact, Refresco is the place for you!nUtilities Engineer
Bridgwater, Somersetn£62,000/yearn4 on 4 off days and nightsnWhats in it for you:nOvertime Paid X1.5nEnhanced holiday entitlementnCompany pensionnLife insurancenAccess to employee benefits platform
Cheers, including flexible benefits such as healthcare cover, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services, and morenUnlimited online GP appointments with Unum for you and your familynAbout the RolenAs a Utilities Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring utility service levels consistently support site production demands. You will maintain the highest departmental standards with a strong focus on health & safety, statutory compliance, and environmental monitoring.nYou will identify energy-saving initiatives, reduce asset downtime, and support departmental budgets through efficient maintenance and spare parts management. Youll also contribute to the sites Great Place to Work initiatives and uphold hygiene and GMP standards throughout the Utilities Department.nYou will lead contractor management day-to-day and respond to crisis situations through extended cover, call-ins, and remote monitoring. Responsibilities include executing preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective actions to ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient operation of all utility systems.nDutiesnAs a Utilities Engineer at Refresco, your responsibilities extend beyond routine maintenance to actively managing the efficiency, safety, and compliance of the entire utility function. Your key duties include:nManaging External Contractors:
Coordinate and supervise contractors on site, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards, on schedule, and within budget. Conduct contractor inductions, monitor performance, and maintain strong working relationships.nRisk Assessments and Legal Compliance:
Carry out detailed risk assessments for all utilities operations and maintenance activities. Ensure all work complies with current legislation, health & safety requirements, and environmental regulations. Implement corrective actions where necessary.nPlant Inspections and Checks : Conduct routine and ad hoc plant checks, identifying potential failures before they escalate. Record findings, report anomalies, and take corrective action to maintain uninterrupted site operations.nAsset Control and Management:
Maintain accurate records of all utility assets, including condition monitoring, preventive maintenance schedules, and lifecycle management. Ensure spare parts inventory and asset registers are up to date to support operational efficiency.nEnergy Efficiency Initiatives:
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and optimize system performance.nCrisis Management:
Respond to emergencies and unplanned events, providing technical expertise to resolve issues quickly while minimizing impact on production.nFirst Response for Site Utilities : Act as the primary point of contact for all utility-related issues, ensuring rapid response to breakdowns or operational challenges to minimize downtime.nSteam and Condensate Systems : Operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, condensate return systems, and related infrastructure for optimum performance.nHP/LP Compressed Air Systems:
Maintain high- and low-pressure air systems, ensuring reliability and energy efficiency across production processes.nWater Treatment and Distribution : Oversee water treatment processes, distribution systems, and associated chemical dosing to meet operational and quality standards.nEffluent Treatment and Disposal : Maintain effluent treatment plants to ensure environmental compliance and sustainable operations.nLegionella Control:
Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with legionella control regulations.nWhy Refresco?nAt Refresco, youre not just joining the worlds largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices
youre becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability, we take pride in producing beverages for some of the worlds most recognized brands, as well as our own labels. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.nAbout YounQualified Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer
NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant engineering disciplinenHands-on Maintenance Experience
proactive in planned and reactive maintenancenStrong Engineering Knowledge
able to work safely and efficiently across a range of utility systemsnPositive Attitude & Commitment
can-do mindset with pride in delivering high standardsnTeam-Oriented & Flexible
adaptable across departments and shiftsnRelevant Utilities Experience (Desirable)
experience with:nSteam boilernCompressed air systemsnEffluent treatment plantsnWastewater treatment facilitiesnAbout Refresco:nRefresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand.nOur drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. Were a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and were only just getting started.nWere the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers.nWhether its packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers.nRefresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.n#LI-GK1 Utilities Engineer
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