Maintenance Engineer – District Heating & Energy Systems

E.ON UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning workplace

Hybrid & family-friendly policies

Generous pension

Flexible benefits

Job summary

E.ON UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and emergency maintenance across CHP engines, boilers, pumps and electrical/control systems at Energy Centres in the UK, with a London allowance for eligible candidates. The role requires coordination of maintenance activities, incident response, and timely fixes to keep customers supplied 24/7.

The ideal candidate will have relevant HNC/NVQ Level 4, IOSH Managing Safely, driving licence, and strong vendor/contract management skills,

Qualifications

• HNC/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a specialist engineering area (C&I, Mechanical or Electrical).
• IOSH (Managing Safely) or equivalent qualification as a minimum, showing knowledge of electrical and mechanical safety rules.
• Ability to challenge processes and drive improvements in site efficiency, performance and commercial outcomes.
• Competent Person, Nominated Supervisor and Senior Authorised Person (where required).
• Contract management skills and experience to challenge contractors on methods, quality and standards.
• Proficient in hazard identification, risk assessment and management.
• Understanding of commercial and financial effects of plant operation and prioritisation to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with site and external staff at all levels.
• Full UK manual driving licence and flexibility for a call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations and Maintenance Team Leaders to understand maintenance issues and ensure plans are managed via the maintenance management system.
• Identify opportunities to optimise day-to-day operation of District Heating and Energy Generation schemes across the UK.
• Analyse faults and implement corrective action, individually or with the team.
• Identify areas to improve plant performance and build in optimisation for future developments.
• Work as part of the CE Operations Team to ensure optimised operation and maintenance of projects.
• Support the identification and implementation of improvements affecting plant performance.
• Schedule maintenance to minimise contract labour requirements.
• Deliver maintenance of plant to meet and exceed business KPI’s.
• Provide expert technical advice to the Maintenance Team Leader to assist in decision-making.
• Contract/contractor management with safety assessments and performance optimization.
• Understand CHP engine maintenance routines and diagnose faults and repair.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Hazard identification

Contract management

Maintenance management system

Education

HNC/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Tools

SAP/AP/CP

Job description

E.ON UK is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and emergency maintenance across CHP engines, boilers, pumps and electrical/control systems at Energy Centres in the UK, with a London allowance for eligible candidates. The role requires coordination of maintenance activities, incident response, and timely fixes to keep customers supplied 24/7.

The ideal candidate will have relevant HNC/NVQ Level 4, IOSH Managing Safely, driving licence, and strong vendor/contract management skills,