Utilities Engineer

Refresco Bridgwater, England, United Kingdom

We’re expanding our team and now have 4 exciting Utilities Engineer opportunities available. You’ll 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.

Utilities Engineer – Bridgwater, Somerset
£62,000/year
4 on 4 off days and nights

What’s in it for you:

• Overtime Paid X1.5
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers, including flexible benefits such as healthcare cover, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services, and more
• Unlimited online GP appointments with Unum for you and your family

About The Role

As 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.

You will identify energy-saving initiatives, reduce asset downtime, and support departmental budgets through efficient maintenance and spare parts management. You’ll also contribute to the site’s Great Place to Work initiatives and uphold hygiene and GMP standards throughout the Utilities Department.

Duties

• Managing External Contractors:
  Coordinate and supervise contractors on site, ensuring work is completed to the highest standards, on schedule, and within budget.
• Risk Assessments and Legal Compliance:
  Carry out detailed risk assessments for all utilities operations and maintenance activities.
• Plant Inspections and Checks:
  Conduct routine and ad hoc plant checks, identifying potential failures before they escalate.
• Asset Control and Management:
  Maintain accurate records of all utility assets, including condition monitoring, preventive maintenance schedules, and lifecycle management.
• Energy Efficiency Initiatives:
  Identify and implement opportunities to reduce energy consumption, minimize waste, and optimize system performance.
• Crisis Management:
  Respond to emergencies and unplanned events, providing technical expertise to resolve issues quickly while minimizing impact on production.
• First 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.
• Steam and Condensate Systems:
  Operate, monitor, and maintain boilers, condensate return systems, and related infrastructure for optimum performance.
• HP/LP Compressed Air Systems:
  Maintain high- and low-pressure air systems, ensuring reliability and energy efficiency across production processes.
• Water Treatment and Distribution:
  Oversee water treatment processes, distribution systems, and associated chemical dosing to meet operational and quality standards.
• Effluent Treatment and Disposal:
  Maintain effluent treatment plants to ensure environmental compliance and sustainable operations.
• Legionella Control:
  Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with legionella control regulations.

Why Refresco?

At Refresco, you’re not just joining the world’s largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices – you’re becoming part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About You

• Qualified Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer – NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant engineering discipline
• Hands-on Maintenance Experience – proactive in planned and reactive maintenance
• Strong Engineering Knowledge – able to work safely and efficiently across a range of utility systems
• Positive Attitude & Commitment – can-do mindset with pride in delivering high standards
• Team-Oriented & Flexible – adaptable across departments and shifts
• Relevant Utilities Experience (Desirable) – experience with:
• Steam boiler
• Compressed air systems
• Effluent treatment plants
• Wastewater treatment facilities

Refresco 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.