District Heating Mechanical Engineer – Energy Centre

People Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

People Group Limited in East London seeks a Mechanical Engineer for district heating and energy centre operations. The role focuses on ensuring plant and auxiliary equipment run safely and efficiently. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot faults, manage safety procedures, and contribute to upgrades while coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

Experience with CMMS, energy networks, and a proactive approach to reducing downtime will be valued.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mechanical, electrical and control systems in industrial environments.
• Proficient with CMMS for work orders, maintenance histories and asset tracking.
• Full awareness of health, safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot faults, diagnose issues, and repair or replace defective parts.
• Oversee repairs and perform emergency breakdown maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Implement and manage the preventive maintenance schedule to reduce unplanned breakdowns.
• Inspect machines, components, and systems regularly to identify potential issues before they occur.
• Maintain records of all maintenance activities, including inspections, testing repairs, and replacements.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations and processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and compile safe operating procedures to ensure the safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Implement, follow and enforce proper safety protocols while performing repairs or maintenance tasks.
• Oversee the work of specialist contractors.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce energy consumption, and enhance safety.
• Assist in the design and installation of new equipment or system upgrades.
• Recommend improvements to operational and maintenance processes for increased efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain an inventory of spare parts and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure parts and tools are available when required and reorder stock to avoid shortages.
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance work, including activities, materials used, and downtime.
• Generate maintenance reports for management, highlighting issues, performance trends, and suggestions for improvement.
• Review and analyse historical data to predict future maintenance needs.
• Work closely with team members, and other departments to ensure equipment uptime and address maintenance needs.
• Provide guidance and training to junior technicians and apprentices on proper equipment care and safety.
• Collaborate with external service providers when necessary for specialised repairs or maintenance.
• Work closely with the SHEQ and Compliance teams regarding technical appointments, and complete all relevant mandatory training

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical & electronic

CMMS

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS software

Industrial inspection tools

Job description

People Group Limited in East London seeks a Mechanical Engineer for district heating and energy centre operations. The role focuses on ensuring plant and auxiliary equipment run safely and efficiently. You will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot faults, manage safety procedures, and contribute to upgrades while coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

Experience with CMMS, energy networks, and a proactive approach to reducing downtime will be valued.