Maintenance Engineer (Commercial Plant Rooms)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their team. This role involves delivering operation and maintenance services across a fleet of heat networks, ensuring reliability and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial plant engineering, knowledge of gas boilers, and a commitment to safety. With a focus on professional development, the company offers a supportive culture and opportunities for growth. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to sustainability and innovation in the energy sector.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Pension plan

Private health care scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car lease scheme

Health and well-being support

Continuing learning and development opportunities

Company PC/laptop

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in commercial plant engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of heat network energy centres and plant rooms.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on commercial plant.
• Attend reactive callouts and manage project work.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records are kept.

Skills

Commercial Plant Engineering

Operational knowledge of commercial gas boilers

Ability to read technical drawings

Electrical competency

Safe isolation procedures

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Basic electrical tools

Job description

Job Description

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Commercial Plant Rooms)
Location: London / Southeast
Salary: £27,500 - £32,500 D.O.E + Van, Tools & Benefits

My renewable energy client is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer (Commercial Plant rooms) reporting to their Lead Commercial Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operation and maintenance services across my client's fleet of heat networks. They are looking for someone who is willing to work towards a valid commercial gas certificate, with experience servicing and repairing commercial plant equipment. Experience maintaining and operating commercial non-gas plant, e.g., pumps, valves, strainers, would be beneficial.

The role will be varied, undertaking mechanical PPMs, reactive call outs, planned repairs and project work, to further improve reliability and network efficiency across the fleet of networks they operate. We are looking for an experienced engineer with at least 1-2 years relevant experience of working within plant rooms in excess of 1MW who is knowledgeable, reliable and someone who will contribute positively to my client's safe & supportive working culture.

Your role will also involve, but not be limited to:

1. Working under the direct supervision of my client's Lead Commercial Engineer.
2. Completion of planned preventative maintenance activities in line with company maintenance schedules (pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units, degassers).
3. Repair and reinstatement of commercial plant (as per above).
4. Completion of fault finding and repairs to commercial plant and other equipment including pumps and pipework.
5. Attend reactive callouts to sites to reinstate heat and resolve plant failures.
6. Take part in an on-call rota and attend callouts (typically 1 week in 4).
7. Review root causes for plant failure (resolve operational issues which arise).
8. Management of site-based project work and development of the scope of works for plant remediation.
9. Safe isolation of equipment before commencing works.
10. Good communication with the team always.
11. Ensure maintenance system records are kept up to date to ensure accurate and secure records. This will involve the completion of clear and concise online work orders.

You should demonstrate the following:

1. 1+ years of experience working as a Commercial Plant Engineer or in a similar capacity.
2. Operational knowledge of commercial gas boilers is required.
3. Knowledge of heat network energy centres and plant rooms.
4. Able to read technical drawings e.g., P&IDs & mechanical schematics.
5. Electrical competency (basic).
6. Competent with safe isolation (mechanical and electrical).
7. Full UK driving license (valid for at least 12 months).
8. Full UK working rights.

Benefits:

1. Base £27,500 - £32,500 (DOE).
2. Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
3. An inclusive culture that promotes diversity.
4. Holidays: 25 days a year plus statutory holidays - with an option to purchase, or sell, up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year.
5. Pension plan provision.
6. Private health care scheme available.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Electric Car lease scheme.
9. Health and well-being support.
10. Continuing learning and development opportunities.
11. Company PC/laptop, etc.

The compact nature of my client's business and their rapid growth means that the successful candidate has significant opportunity to develop their career in a friendly environment working with and alongside a broadly experienced team of commercial professionals of varying levels. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing innovative business which is looking to invest in and deliver on their impressive pipeline of work in the coming years.

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