Job Summary

Ready to take the lead in utilities engineering at a dynamic manufacturing site? Join us to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations that keep our processes running 24/7.

As Mechanical Technician, you’ll manage all site utilities and facilities infrastructure, from steam and water systems to refrigeration and compressed air. You’ll lead a skilled team, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and provide technical support across departments. This role includes participation in a call-out rota and occasional weekend cover to support continuous operations.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Lead utilities operations and maintenance for steam, water, cooling, refrigeration, air, and nitrogen systems.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and maintain accurate records.
Act as the Site Responsible Person for Legionella Control and develop/update utility procedures.
Plan and coordinate proactive maintenance and manage corrective repairs.
Oversee facilities projects and contractor management, including quotations and invoicing.
Support team development and provide technical assistance, including out-of-hours support.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Completed engineering apprenticeship (minimum City & Guilds qualification).
Proven leadership experience and strong fault-finding skills.
Hands-on experience with site utilities operations.

How Would You Stand Out?

Experience in chemical industry hazardous areas and food hygiene awareness.
BOAS certification for boiler operations.
Legionella management expertise.
Forklift license.

Why Choose Us?

Play a key role in ensuring reliability and compliance at a global company.
Work in a safety-first, inclusive environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Opportunities for growth and technical development.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

IFF (Great Britain) Limited

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