Site Utilities Operator

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Specialist Technical Recruitment Manager in Engineering & Manufacturing | Nine Twenty Recruitment |

Site Utilities Operator

Dayshift/ 9 day fortnight

Nine Twenty Engineering & Manufacturing are proud to be supporting our client as they continue to make significant investment into their West Lothian site. As part of this ongoing development, we\’re seeking a Site Utilities Operator to take on a crucial, hands-on role at the heart of site operations – reporting directly to the Process Operations Leader.

This isn’t just a routine job — this is an opportunity to lead utilities performance on a flagship production site and play a key role in ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance on a 24/7 basis.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Operate and optimise key utilities including steam boilers, raw water treatment, CHP plant, effluent systems, compressed air, and cooling towers
• Support the distillery to hit daily production targets through high-availability utilities
• Lead shutdown maintenance plans and coordinate with the on-call engineering team
• Take on an Authorised Person role – develop and apply safe systems of work (RAMS, isolations, PTWs)
• Be a key player in CAPEX and continuous improvement projects across the site
• Deliver world-class compliance, cost-efficiency, and operational performance

What We\’re Looking For:

• Confidence in mechanical/electrical fault finding and inspections
• A strong health & safety mindset (LOTO, confined space, COSHH, RAMS)
• IT/computer literate – comfortable with CMMS, Excel, and documentation
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• A proactive, adaptable team player with a drive for continuous improvement
• BOAS accreditation or similar boiler training
• Experience in distilling, brewing, FMCG, or COMAH environments
• HNC or above in a technical/engineering discipline
• Knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR is a bonus

Why Join?

• Play a central role in a site backed by significant investment and growth
• Work with a passionate, collaborative operations team
• Be part of a company that values quality, innovation, and sustainability
• Real opportunity for ongoing development and to influence future site strategy

Apply now or contact Caroline Strachan:

07825 450 978

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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