Site Services Manager - Food Production
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Position Overview & Specifications
Bernard Matthews are recruiting for a Site Services Manager at our Great Witchingham site near Norwich.
- Reports directly into the Head of Engineering for the site
- Maintain safety standards, ensuring that all relevant legislation, regulations & standards are adhered to
- Develop and manage a 5-10 capital investment plan, aligned with the business growth strategy
- Develop and manage a Business Continuity Plan, which protects the supply network of the business in the event of a critical failure/interruption of service across our utility infrastructure
- Maximise operating time and production efficiency through a reliable utilities infrastructure which offer redundancy based upon a criticality assessment of the plant
- Effective and experienced leader, who can positively engage and lead a team of service engineers
- Identify root causes of failures and to eliminate, via capital/revenue and general CI projects
- Lead external and internal audits from a site services perspective, ensuring that records are always maintained and available
- Working closely with the site Maintenance Manager to hit Customer Service Levels (CSL) daily
- Role model our business values at all times
- Develop and manage an effective PPM schedule (internal and external).
- Ensure appropriate service contracts are in place and managed for key services across site
Skills and Experience:
- Experience managing the following systems:
- Steam Generation and distribution
- LPG supply distribution
- Electrical distribution (Preferably with HV switching)
- LEV systems
- HVAC, Chill and Freezer complex (Including Ammonia plant, Glycol etc.)
- Thermal Oil systems
- Compressed air generation and distribution
- Water extraction and distribution
- Cleaning/hygiene systems
- Vacuum generation and distribution
- Cooling towers
- Effluent Plant
- Experienced project engineering within the service/utility discipline
- Comprehensive knowledge linked to current legislation, regulations, and general compliance within the service/utility discipline
- Commitment to safety, quality and customer service
- Enjoy a fast-paced result driven culture
- Continuous Improvement mindset with particular focus around our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Work within agreed budget and timescales to deliver objectives OTIF.
- Implementation of comprehensive metering network across core site utility, to monitor and improve consumption rates aligned
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Norwich, NR9 5QD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Services Manager - Food Production roles across Bernard Matthews's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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