Mechanical Plant Room Engineer

Vital Energi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a Mechanical Plant Room Engineer to join the Operations & Maintenance team in the London region. You will service, maintain and fault-find across boilers, CHP units, chillers, pumps and pipework, supporting safe and efficient energy systems in diverse environments.

You will work with BMS/SCADA monitoring, perform planned and reactive maintenance, manage safety docs and assist upgrades while minimising disruption to operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical plant equipment and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of energy systems, boilers, pumps and chillers advisable.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, operate, and maintain mechanical plant equipment (boilers, CHP units, chillers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors, pipework).
• Perform planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Monitor system performance, pressure, flow rates and energy efficiency.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical plant systems and carry out repairs or escalate as needed.
• Ensure minimal disruption to building/energy centre operations.
• Use BMS or SCADA systems to monitor plant operation.
• Record and report on system data (temperatures, pressures, energy consumption).
• Ensure all works comply with statutory regulations (HVAC, Gas Safe, water hygiene, LOLER, PUWER).
• Carry out risk assessments, method statements, and follow health & safety protocols.
• Assist in plant upgrades, refurbishments, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and system performance.
• Complete job sheets, service reports, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Pressure systems

BMS/SCADA

UK driving licence

Education

City & Guilds qualification or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

Due to continuing growth, we require a Plant Room / Mechanical Engineer to strengthen the existing Operations & Maintenance team located within the London region.

About The Role

As Mechanical Plant Room Engineer you will be working in a variety of environments across industrial, commercial and domestic settings. You will be carrying out service, maintenance and breakdown work on a range equipment, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of mechanical systems that generate and distribute energy (such as heating, cooling, and power).

Roles And Responsibilities

• Oversee, operate, and maintain mechanical plant equipment (boilers, CHP units, chillers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors, pipework, etc.).
• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Monitor system performance, pressure, flow rates, and energy efficiency.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical plant systems.
• Carry out corrective repairs or elevate to specialist contractors when required.
• Ensure minimal disruption to building/energy centre operations.
• Use BMS (Building Management Systems) or SCADA systems to monitor plant operation.
• Record and report on system data (temperatures, pressures, energy consumption).
• Ensure all works comply with statutory regulations (HVAC, Gas Safe, water hygiene, LOLER, PUWER, etc.).
• Carry out risk assessments, method statements, and follow health & safety protocols.
• Assist in plant upgrades, refurbishments, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and system performance.
• Complete job sheets, service reports, and compliance documentation.

What You Will Need

• Hold a city & guilds qualification or equivalent
• Experience with mechanical seals, bearings and pressurisation units
• Full UK manual driving licence

The Company

Vital Energi is a major provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK's Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low‑carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital & civil partnership status, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy & Maternity related or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment , without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time-limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.

Notice To Agency And Search Firm Representatives

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you

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