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Utilities & Maintenance Engineer

Req # JR - 202098 Location Thetford, England, United Kingdom Job Category Engineering Date posted 05/14/2026
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Being an Engineer at Baxter means you play a critical role in helping us achieve our mission to save and sustain lives. From innovative product design through to production and patient delivery, our Engineers are key to delivering results for our customers and patients worldwide.

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Utilities & Maintenance Engineer

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This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Utilities Engineer with an Electrical Bias to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all site utilities working rotating shifts Monday-Sunday 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00. The role involves maintaining and improving plant services such as steam, compressed air, water systems, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure. We offer a starting salary of £55,167.

We are keen to speak with experienced Utilities multiskilled Engineers who are looking for a meaningful new role within a fast-paced team. As a key member of our organisation, you will be pivotal in leading all aspects of the sustainability and evolution of utilities engineering processes. Collaborating closely with the operational maintenance & facilities department, you will ensure the reliable delivery of critical utilities systems to meet the needs of our end users.

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Blue light card
  • Fantastic internal progression opportunities
  • Subsided canteen
  • Westfield healthcare
  • Up to 8% pension contribution
  • Employee assistance program
  • Training Offered in: BOAS / Boiler operation, Confined space, Lobo and IPATH / Working at height

Duties & responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults on utilities plant and equipment
  • Maintain and troubleshoot control panels, MCCs, drives, and instrumentation
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems
  • Support upgrades, installations, and electrical projects
  • Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and regulations
  • To have the ability to read and understand electrical drawings and technical specifications
  • Maintain utilities including:
    • Boilers and steam systems
    • Compressed air systems
    • Water treatment and RO systems
    • HVAC and ventilation systems
    • Sterilisers
  • Carry out fault finding, repair, and preventative maintenance
  • Support shutdown activities and major maintenance works
  • Identify root causes of failures and implement corrective actions
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and efficiency
  • Assist with energy reduction and sustainability projects
  • Ensure all work complies with site SOPs, permits, and safety procedures
  • Participate in risk assessments, method statements, and audits
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records

Experience required

  • Experienced engineer with electrical bias (NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent)
  • Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience working with:
    • Motors, drives, PLCs (basic fault finding)
    • Control systems and instrumentation
  • Experience within utilities / plant environment
  • Steam, water, HVAC, or compressed air systems
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of working in a regulated environment

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Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Hear from Our Employees

Our company is enriched by a diverse population of individuals in more than 100 countries that work to solve, innovate, manufacture and drive better healthcare options for patients around the world.

Meet Anwesha – recently promoted to Manager, she leads a team of software engineers for our Medication Delivery business.

“I grew up in a small coastal town in India called Bhubaneswar, where we have our own traditions and culture. I think this has helped me grow personally and professionally. Working with a global team at Baxter, my background helps me to be open, appreciate and relate to people from all different places.”

Meet Sam – he has been with Baxter for over 15 years, working as an Engineering Technologist in Round Lake, IL, US.

“I have a wonderful team. They have been flexible and open to the differences in communication methods and work style necessary for me to excel. If I didn’t have that support, I wouldn’t be where I am now and I wouldn’t have been able to advance within the company. I’m proud to work at Baxter.”

Meet Erika – she has been an engineer in Round Lake, IL, US for over four years, promoted to Senior Principal Engineer in 2019.

“My involvement with National Society of Black Engineers outside of work has afforded me the opportunity to manage Baxter’s external partnership with the organization, exposing us to networking and talent that can help drive diversity and innovation, and providing opportunities for more community engagement and involvement, which I know a lot of my colleagues like.”

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