Mobile Technician

Jobtailor; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an engineering professional to travel between industrial sites across the region for planned preventive maintenance and reactive work. You will support operation and maintenance of Steam/LTHW boilers, air compressors, cooling towers and water treatment plants, ensuring PPMs align with safety standards and insurance inspections.

Applicants should hold an HNC/ONC in mechanical or electrical, with a time-served apprenticeship and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level (mechanical or electrical).
• A proven engineering background within the Electrical and Mechanical industry with a recognised Time Served apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Travelling between several industrial sites across the region to carry out both planned preventative maintenance and additional reactive works.
• Operation and maintenance support on a range of Industrial Utilities equipment which includes Steam Boilers, LTHW Boilers and associated equipment, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers and Water Treatment Plants.
• Effective completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on a range of Electrical and Mechanical systems such as Mechanical maintenance to comply with PSSR and WSE insurance inspections and Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers during planned services
• Ensuring all contractual service expectations are delivered for the customer
• Take an active role in reviewing on-site documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, SOPs, COSHH, SDS, etc ensuring they are up to date
• Work with supervisors and other team members to ensure statutory maintenance is completed and sites are always compliant
• Engage with and contribute to monthly engineering meetings to encourage continuous improvement within the area
• Helping to build a strong HSE culture by reporting near misses and safety concerns, supporting supervisors to investigate and close out any actions
• Supporting out-of‑hours alarms from mobile sites through an On‑Call rota

Skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Health & safety awareness

Education

HNC or ONC (mechanical or electrical)

Time Served apprenticeship

Job description

Responsibilities

• Travelling between several industrial sites across the region to carry out both planned preventative maintenance and additional reactive works
• Operation and maintenance support on a range of Industrial Utilities equipment which includes Steam Boilers, LTHW Boilers and associated equipment, Air Compressors, Cooling Towers and Water Treatment Plants.
• Effective completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities on a range of Electrical and Mechanical systems such as Mechanical maintenance to comply with PSSR and WSE insurance inspections and Low Voltage electrical systems.
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers during planned services
• Ensuring all contractual service expectations are delivered for the customer
• Take an active role in reviewing on-site documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, SOPs, COSHH, SDS, etc ensuring they are up to date
• Work with supervisors and other team members to ensure statutory maintenance is completed and sites are always compliant
• Engage with and contribute to monthly engineering meetings to encourage continuous improvement within the area
• Helping to build a strong HSE culture by reporting near misses and safety concerns, supporting supervisors to investigate and close out any actions
• Supporting out-of‑hours alarms from mobile sites through an On‑Call rota

Requirements

• Qualified to HNC or ONC level (mechanical or electrical)
• A proven engineering background within the Electrical and Mechanical industry with a recognised Time Served apprenticeship.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and adaptability
• Willingness to develop and upskill through targeted training
• Previous experience with steam boilers and ancillary equipment
• Health & safety awareness qualification (IOSH)
• Gas safe, BOAS and IEE 18th Edition would be beneficial
• Full clean UK driver’s licence

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance for Industrial Utilities equipment, including Steam Boilers and Low Voltage electrical systems. Strong commitment to health and safety compliance, with effective communication and collaboration skills to ensure service delivery and continuous improvement.