Baxter
Utilities & Maintenance Engineer
Utilities & Maintenance Engineer
Posted 1 month ago
ThetfordPermanentOn-SiteFull-TimeMid-Level
£55,167 - £ 55,167 Posted 1 month ago
Description
About Baxter
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.
Role Overview
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.
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.
Benefits
Duties & Responsibilities
Experience Required
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.
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.
Role Overview
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.
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.
Benefits
- 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
Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.

