Senior Mechanical Utilities Technician in Cheshire, Ellesmere Port

You will be joining a well-established industrial organisation operating a complex, safety-critical manufacturing site in Ellesmere Port. The business places a strong emphasis on operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, supported by experienced engineering and maintenance teams.

As Senior Utilities Technician, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining site-wide utilities to ensure they are operated safely, reliably, and efficiently. This includes boilers, cooling towers, chillers, air compressors, nitrogen systems, and associated infrastructure. You will play a key role in regulatory compliance, including Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR), boiler operations, and Legionella control (ACOP L8). Working closely with maintenance and reliability colleagues, you will lead improvements, manage specialist contractors, and ensure utilities performance supports uninterrupted production. The role is based on site in Ellesmere Port, working 8:00am-4:00pm, 37.5 hours per week, with participation in an on-call rota and overtime available.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying, reporting, and actioning safety concerns using site systems
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs for all utilities
• Monitoring, trending, and reporting utilities performance to prevent production impact
• Leading reliability, safety, and compliance improvements via projects and MOC processes
• Ensuring all PSSR inspections and statutory actions are completed on time
• Managing critical spares, costs, and maintenance planning through CMMS
• Coordinating and performance-managing external service providers
• Supporting the training and development of operations and maintenance personnel

What you'll need to succeed:

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage utilities in a high-hazard industrial environment.

Technical experience and skills:

• 5-10 years' experience working with boilers in oil, gas, chemical, or similar industries
• Strong understanding of boiler legislation, standards, and safe operation
• Experience operating and maintaining boilers and utility systems
• Knowledge of water treatment systems, testing regimes, and chemical dosing
• Experience managing critical spares and maintenance costs
• Competence using CMMS systems
• Proven experience leading and coordinating external contractors

Qualifications:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship
• IOSH or NEBOSH workplace safety qualification
• BOAS (Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme) certification
• ACOP L8 Responsible Person awareness or working towards

Key behaviours:

• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Clear communication and reporting ability
• High attention to detail and compliance focus
• Resilience in a high-responsibility environment
• Budget awareness and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to develop and support others

What you'll get in return:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to work in a technically challenging and safety-critical environment. The role offers:

• Long-term stability with a well-established site
• Overtime and on-call earnings opportunities
• Exposure to complex utility systems and regulatory leadership
• A key role in driving safety, reliability, and compliance improvements
• Ongoing professional development and training

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