Senior Utilities Technician

Location: Stanlow

Salary: £52,000 – £53,000 plus on‑call allowance (~£3,000) and overtime

Working Pattern: Monday‑Friday, 8:00am‑4:00pm (37.5 hours per week)

Holidays: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Utilities Technician to lead critical operations in a fast‑paced, rewarding environment at Stanlow. The role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in industrial boilers and utilities.

Purpose of the Role

• Manage and optimise all utilities operations, including industrial boilers, energy back‑up systems, water treatment, cooling towers, compressors, and nitrogen.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation while maintaining compliance with PSSR, SEPA, HASWA, & ACOP L8 (Legionella) requirements.
• Lead utilities strategy, drive improvements, and monitor performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily maintenance checks on boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, and nitrogen systems.
• Identify and implement reliability, safety, and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee projects from initiation to completion, taking full ownership and accountability.
• Monitor, trend, and report utility performance to pre‑empt potential issues.
• Develop and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all utility systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Manage service providers and clarify scopes and contracts.
• Plan and coordinate labour and resources to meet operational demands.

Day‑to‑Day Activities

• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify improvement areas.
• Lead and manage projects, ensuring timely and budget‑conscious completion.
• Work closely with service providers to maintain compliance and optimise performance.
• Provide training and support to operational and maintenance personnel.
• Report directly to the Mechanical Team Leader.

Qualifications

• 5‑10 years of hands‑on experience with industrial boilers in oil, gas, or chemical industry.
• BOAS certification or willingness to achieve it.
• Strong knowledge of water treatment systems, testing, and chemical dosing.
• Experience with cooling towers, compressors, and CAPEX projects (desirable).
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., Ultimo) and critical spares management (desirable).
• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification in workplace safety (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• Pension: 8 % employer / 5 % employee (salary sacrifice available).
• Medicash healthcare cover.
• Death in Service: 4× salary.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Supportive, collaborative workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development, including BOAS certification and ACOP L8 training.

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