Energy Centre Engineer

E.ON UK; Farringdon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

E.ON UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer based in Central London (Farringdon) to carry out routine and emergency maintenance on CHP engines, boilers, pumps, and electrical/control systems across Energy Centres to keep customers supplied 24/7. You will respond to faults, inspect equipment, plan maintenance, and drive improvements with the CE Operations Team.

There is an on‑call rota (1 in 4) with a standby retainer of around £4,000 p.a.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with expertise in general engineering principles, with expertise in a specialist skill area - C&I, Mechanical or Electrical.
• An IOSH (Working Safely) or equivalent qualification as a minimum, demonstrating a clear knowledge of safety practices and management.
• The capability and willingness to achieve E.ON's required competency levels- Authorised Engineer.
• Competent in hazard identification, risk assessment and management of risks.
• A working knowledge of key PC based computer systems and maintenance/information management systems (CMMS).
• Planning and organisational skills to include effective task prioritisation and resource management.
• The ability to innovate and appropriately challenge existing processes to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the annual scheduling of maintenance activities to minimise contract labour requirements.
• Deliver maintenance of plant to meet and exceed business KPIs.
• Deliver and support analysis of plant issues, providing technical advice with input into decision making, contract processes and corrective actions.
• To work as part of the CE Operations Team to ensure the optimised operation and maintenance of the assets
• Support the identification and implementation of improvements to all areas that affect plant performance.
• There will be a requirement to participate in an on call rota for out of hours breakdowns and support the wider CES and E.ON business.
• Responsibility for budget management/purchasing authority up to £25k in designated task areas.
• Assist in operational short term operational planning (up to 6 months).

Skills

General engineering principles

C&I

Mechanical

Electrical

Hazard identification

CMMS

Planning & organising

Innovation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

HV SAP

Job description

Salary: £46,636-£58,937 + standby retainer c£4,000 and London Allowance (subject to eligibility)

Location: Central London, Farringdon

As a Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for completing routine and emergency maintenance to the equipment within the Energy Centres which include CHP engines, boilers, pump systems, electrical and control systems, as well as equipment associated with customer connections.

Your duties include responding to reports of broken or faulty items, conducting routine inspections of equipment and liaising with external specialists and contractors. You will also support with planning, co‑ordinating and completing maintenance activities for all mechanical, electrical, and C&I issues that impact/are likely to impact plant performance and identify issues and improvements. The purpose is to reduce unplanned unavailability, keeping our customers on supply 24/7 and improve the performance of the assets while ensuring all major costs are identified early in the process to assist with business planning.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the annual scheduling of maintenance activities to minimise contract labour requirements.
• Deliver maintenance of plant to meet and exceed business KPl's.
• Deliver and support analysis of plant issues, providing technical advice with input into decision making, contract processes and corrective actions.
• To work as part of the CE Operations Team to ensure the optimised operation and maintenance of the assets
• Support the identification and implementation of improvements to all areas that affect plant performance.
• There will be a requirement to participate in an on call rota for out of hours breakdowns and support the wider CES and E.ON business.
• Responsibility for budget management/purchasing authority up to £25k in designated task areas.
• Assist in operational short term operational planning (up to 6 months).

What we need from you

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent along with expertise in general engineering principles, with expertise in a specialist skill area - C&I, Mechanical or Electrical.
• An IOSH (Working Safely) or equivalent qualification as a minimum, demonstrating a clear knowledge of safety practices and management.
• The capability and willingness to achieve E.ON's required competency levels- Authorised Engineer.
• Competent in hazard identification, risk assessment and management of risks.
• A working knowledge of key PC based computer systems and maintenance/information management systems (CMMS).
• Planning and organisational skills to include effective task prioritisation and resource management.
• The ability to innovate and appropriately challenge existing processes to improve efficiency.

It would be great if you had

• Fork Lift Licence and experience.
• Contract Management skills to appropriately challenge contractors on the methods, quality and standards of work.
• HV SAP under Eon Safety Rules.

Here’s what you need to know

There is a London allowance of up to £3,550 PA available for eligible candidates. This is central London based role with travel required to other sites within the area. A company van & fuel card will be provided.

The successful candidate will join a Call Out Rota 1 week in 4, with a standby retainer of circa £4,000 pa. Overtime for callouts will be paid in addition to this.

• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds.
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Flexible & Family-Friendly - Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the Personnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Support at Every Stage of Life - We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
• Accessible & Supportive - Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria move forward to the next stage of our recruitment process, and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.