Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager in Warrington

Overview

Job Title: Facilities & Utilities Engineering Manager
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!) including 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. It’s a multi-million CAPEX investment and expansion, offering a great time to join.

• This is a hands-on, visible, leadership role with accountability for ensuring that all buildings, plant, utilities, and process infrastructure are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for current and future operational demand on a large, complex, time-sensitive manufacturing plant.
• You will 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. This includes managing 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 Facilities Engineering and Utilities Maintenance 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 (manufacturing, warehousing, offices, and controlled environments)
• Dust extraction and LEV systems, including inspection, testing, and compliance
• Boilers, steam generation, and steam distribution systems
• Process utilities (compressed air, chilled water, hot water, gas, water, effluent, where applicable)
• Building fabric and infrastructure, including roofs, floors, doors, and loading bays

Safety, Compliance & Risk

Ensure full compliance with all statutory, environmental, and insurance requirements, including:

• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations
• COSHH / DSEAR
• BOAS Boilers
• PUWER
• LOLER (where applicable)
• Fire safety and building compliance
• Own contractor safety management, permits to work, RAMS, and site access controls

Maintenance Strategy & Asset Care

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

Key Requirements – Facilities Engineering Manager – Manufacturing Site

• 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, and dust extraction
• Demonstrable 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 time served in Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services, or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH, AP/AE roles, BOAS, HVAC or pressure systems training) are desirable

What We Offer – Facilities Engineering Manager – Manufacturing Site

• 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 under ongoing investment and growth

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of critical infrastructure on a major manufacturing and distribution site.

You will play a vital role in ensuring safe operations, regulatory compliance, and resilient facilities that underpin the success of the entire business.

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

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