Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager - Omega in Warrington

Manufacturing Factory site, leading Utilities, Buildings and Infrastructure Maintenance.

Job Type: Permanent, primarily onsite.

Job Industry: General Manufacturing, UK category leader.

Job Reward: £58 - 65k Target 15% Bonus (REALISTIC!) exceptional pension and package.

Reporting to the Site Head of Engineering.

Job Location: Cheshire, Warrington area, South Bank of the River Mersey.

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Engineering Manager, on a large manufacturing site, to lead all site services, site infrastructure, utilities, and hard facilities engineering activities on a large, complex manufacturing site with integrated distribution and warehousing operations. Its growing rapidly with multi-million CAPEX investment and expansion. It’s a great time to join them.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site services, site infrastructure, utilities, and hard facilities engineering activities on a large, complex manufacturing site with integrated distribution and warehousing operations.
• Ensure that all buildings, plant, utilities, and process infrastructure are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for current and future operational demand.
• Lead the Facilities Engineering and Utilities Maintenance teams, working closely with Operations, EHS, Engineering, and external contractors to deliver a robust, legally compliant, and cost-effective facilities and maintenance strategy.
• Manage buildings, utilities, machinery support systems, and environmental controls to ensure smooth production and full compliance with UK health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities – Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager (Manufacturing Plant)

Facilities & Utilities Leadership

• Lead and develop the team, setting clear standards for safety, compliance, performance, and professionalism.
• Provide technical leadership across all hard services and site utilities.

Site Services & Critical Systems

• Full accountability for the performance, maintenance, and compliance of HVAC systems, dust extraction and LEV systems, boilers, steam generation and distribution, process utilities, building fabric (roofs, floors, doors, loading bays).

Safety, Compliance & Risk

• Ensure full compliance with all statutory, environmental, and insurance requirements.
• Lead contractor safety management, permits to work, RAMS, and site access controls.
• Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations, COSHH/DSEAR, BOAS Boilers, PUWER, LOLER, fire safety, and building compliance.

Maintenance Strategy & Asset Care

• Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Drive improvements in asset reliability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle cost.
• Maintain accurate asset registers, statutory records, maintenance documentation.
• Support capital projects, refurbishments, and upgrades.
• Manage external service providers, OEMs, and specialist contractors.
• Control facilities and utilities budgets, including energy and service contracts.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Facilities Engineering Manager / Utilities Manager / Hard FM Manager in a large manufacturing, industrial, or logistics environment.
• Strong technical background in HVAC, boilers, steam systems, dust extraction.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary maintenance or facilities teams.
• Deep understanding of statutory compliance, safety legislation, and engineering standards.
• Experience managing contractors and outsourced service partners.
• Confident decision-maker with strong communication and leadership skills.
• Degree / HNC / HND or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Engineering.
• Relevant professional certifications (IOSH, NEBOSH, AP/AE, BOAS, HVAC or pressure systems training) desirable.

What We Offer

• Highly Competitive salary and benefits package, including up to £10k Bonus.
• Senior, visible role on a critical manufacturing site.
• Opportunity to shape long-term facilities and utilities strategy.
• Supportive engineering and operations leadership team.
• Long-term stability within a large, complex operation.
• A people centric culture with people at the core.
• Stable, secure site undergoing investment and growth.

Contact

Please contact Mike Butler on 01132123519 or email mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk.

Candidate Suitability

Candidates who are a Facilities Engineering Manager, Utilities Engineering Manager, Site Services Engineering Manager, Hard Facilities Manager, Engineering Facilities Manager, Plant Utilities Manager, Facilities & Utilities Manager, Building Services Engineering Manager, Infrastructure & Facilities Engineering Manager, Asset & Facilities Engineering Manager, may also be suitable.