Mechanical Heating Engineer

Southern Maintenance Solutions; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary sign-on bonus

20 Days holidays + bank holidays

1 extra day holiday per year of servic

Sick Pay

Group personal pension (3-4%)

Life Assurance

All Tools provided

Private mileage (after probation)

Manufacturer training and development

In-house training

Refer a Friend reward scheme

Job summary

Southern Maintenance Solutions is hiring a Commercial Mechanical Heating Engineer based in Newbury. You will maintain and repair commercial heating systems across various properties, diagnosing faults and carrying out preventative maintenance to ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role requires proven experience with commercial heating plant, a current Commercial Gas Safe qualification, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing commercial mechanical heating systems.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
• Full UK driving licence and dedicated health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance of commercial mechanical heating systems.
• Servicing and repairing commercial boilers and associated plant.
• Inspecting and maintaining circulating pumps, valves and heating distribution systems.
• Responding to reactive breakdowns and emergencies at client sites.
• Completing maintenance reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical know-how

Customer service

Education

Commercial Gas Safe qualifications

Job description

Commercial Mechanical Heating Engineer Job Vacancy

Commercial Mechanical Heating Engineer Job Vacancy

Are you an experienced Commercial Mechanical Heating Engineer with a strong understanding of commercial heating plant, mechanical systems and fault diagnosis?

At SMS Commercial, we’re recruiting a skilled Mechanical Heating Engineer to join our growing engineering team, based in Newbury, Berkshire.

This Commercial Mechanical Heating Engineer job offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of commercial mechanical heating systems, maintaining and repairing the equipment responsible for heating, circulation and temperature control across commercial properties.

You’ll work across education, healthcare, hospitality, offices, retail and industrial premises, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive repairs and technical fault finding.

From diagnosing circulation problems and maintaining pressurisation equipment to servicing commercial boilers and associated plant, you’ll enjoy a varied role where your mechanical knowledge and practical skills are valued.

Skilled. Respected. Rewarded.

Commercial Mechanical Heating Engineer Job Salary & Benefits:

We recognise the specialist skills and experience needed to maintain commercial mechanical heating systems, and believe our engineers should be properly rewarded for the work they do. Our Mechanical Heating Engineer job benefits include:

Salary £50,000 - £55,000 + discretionary sign-on bonus. (Depends on experience)

• Discretionary sign-on bonus
• 20 Days holidays + bank holidays
• 1 extra day holiday per year of service (upto 5 years)
• Sick Pay
• Group personal pension scheme of matched contributions between 3-4%
• Life Assurance
• All Tools provided
• Private mileage (after probation)
• Manufacturer training and development
• Access to in house e-learning & training
• Refer a Friend reward scheme

What Does Our Mechanical Heating Engineer Job Involve?

As a Mechanical Heating Engineer at SMS Commercial, you’ll maintain and repair the mechanical equipment and systems that keep commercial heating installations operating safely, efficiently and reliably. You’ll work independently across customer sites, supported by our experienced operations team, diagnosing faults and carrying out the maintenance and repairs needed to restore equipment performance. Your key responsibilities will include:

Mechanical Heating Engineer Job: Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance of commercial mechanical heating systems
• Servicing and repairing commercial boilers and associated heating plant
• Inspecting and maintaining circulating pumps and associated equipment
• Servicing pressurisation units, expansion vessels and pressure control systems
• Diagnosing circulation, temperature and system pressure problems
• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing valves, actuators and associated controls
• Investigating leaks, pressure loss and mechanical equipment failures
• Maintaining heating distribution systems and associated pipework
• Responding to reactive breakdowns and emergency callouts
• Identifying and completing remedial works
• Supporting mechanical heating upgrades and minor installation works
• Completing accurate maintenance reports, technical records and compliance documentation
• Working safely and in accordance with relevant regulations

This Mechanical Heating Engineer job offers a varied combination of hands-on mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis and problem-solving across commercial heating installations.

Mechanical Heating Engineer Job: Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for an experienced engineer with strong mechanical knowledge, practical fault-finding skills and a sound understanding of how commercial heating systems operate. To be considered for this Mechanical Heating Engineer job, you’ll need proven experience maintaining commercial heating plant, relevant commercial gas qualifications and the ability to diagnose faults across mechanical heating systems.

• Proven experience maintaining and repairing commercial mechanical heating systems
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
• Current Commercial Gas Safe qualifications (or working towards where appropriate)
• Experience servicing commercial boilers and associated mechanical plant
• Strong knowledge of circulating pumps, valves and heating distribution systems
• Knowledge of commercial heating controls and associated plant
• Experience with pressurisation units and expansion equipment
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Additional mechanical or HVAC qualifications beneficial
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional attitude with pride in your workmanship
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Good awareness of health & safety legislation

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to quality workmanship, reliability and excellent customer service.

You'll love working here

We know our people work hard. Long days & often challenging jobs. That’s why we make sure hard work never goes unnoticed and we strive to ensure that the effort is rewarded.
From team events and family BBQs to recognition awards, engineer refreshment packs and breakfasts, we believe in looking after the people who help make Southern Maintenance Solutions successful, developing a great team culture that you’ll love being a part of.
In the Uk, we spend a lot of time at work, and our great people deserve more than just a payslip.

Work is important, but so is having fun

Recognition Awards

Great work deserves recognition & we all love to feel apreciated

Family Summer BBQ

Our people are important, so are the families who support them

Breakfast Mornings

Best conversations are with a bacon roll & a coffee

Engineers are the beating heart of our operation, so we listen

Work and Life Balance

A happy, healthy team is one that get’s the balance right

Seansonal Thank You Gifts

We like to say thank you at key times of year