Utilities & Maintenance Engineer

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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.

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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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