Facilities and Utilities Lead

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-focused pharmaceuticals company in Huddersfield is seeking a Facilities & Utilities Engineering Lead to manage utilities and facilities. This role demands strong leadership in operational contract management, compliance with safety regulations, and expertise in HVAC systems within a pharmaceutical environment. Candidates should have operational experience in similar settings and be prepared to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding role. Competitive salary and employee benefits are offered, including health plans and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

On-site subsidised canteen

Health benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Car Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Previous operational experience within a large pharmaceutical manufacturing/distribution facility.
• Experience of HVAC systems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment; design, upgrade, installation, continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of UK legislation for buildings and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Facility Management & Utilities procurement projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure service contracts comply with audit and site standards.
• Develop facilities strategies and ensure compliance with utility standards.
• Create and manage budgets to minimize maintenance costs.
• Optimize preventive maintenance plans for safety and efficiency.
• Track maintenance KPIs and implement improvements.

Skills

Operational Facilities Management

HVAC systems experience

External contract management

Job description

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Facilities & Utilities Engineering Lead

Huddersfield |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

Are you a Facilities and Utilities Engineering Manager with a passion for operational excellence and leadership? We’re looking for a dynamic professional to take charge of managing utilities and facilities at our pharmaceuticals manufacturing site, ensuring seamless operations, cost efficiency, and compliance with the highest standards.

In this pivotal role, you’ll lead a team of talented Facilities & Utilities Technicians, oversee service contracts, and drive financial and legislative compliance—all while maintaining continuity and excellence on-site utilities.

There is a particular requirement for experience of HVAC systems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment; design, upgrade, installation, continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to make an impact and thrive in a challenging and rewarding environment, whilst aiming for Engineering Director opportunities in the future... we would love to hear from you!

How You Will Make an Impact

• Operational Contract Management: Coordinate Facility Management & Utilities procurement projects to ensure timely and complete delivery, while driving supplier performance improvements and resolving escalated issues.
• Management of On-Site Service Contracts: Ensure service contracts (e.g., canteen, security) comply with audit and site standards, monitoring service quality and addressing discrepancies with providers.
• Utilities and Facilities Maintenance: Develop facilities strategies, ensure compliance with utility standards, and collaborate with the Environmental Manager to meet legislative and site requirements.
• Financial Control: Create and manage budgets, minimizing maintenance costs and ensuring compliance with regulatory and accounting standards.
• F&U Maintenance: Optimize preventive maintenance plans, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while reducing delays and backlogs.
• Performance Monitoring & Improvement: Track maintenance KPIs, analyse trends, and implement improvements to enhance cost efficiency, scheduling, and resource allocation.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous operational (Facilities Management & Utilities) experience within a large pharmaceutical manufacturing / distribution facility
• Experience of HVAC systems in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment; design, upgrade, installation, continuous improvement.
• Experience of managing external contracts and suppliers
• Knowledge of UK legislation for buildings and facilities
• Knowledge of asset management and inventory systems
• Buildings and facilities management experience

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🥗 On-site subsidised canteen.

🏥 Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.