Plant Maintenance Engineer

Rise Technical; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer to manage Planned Preventative Maintenance and proactive troubleshooting across various plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance, strong communication skills, and a relevant qualification. This position offers competitive salary and progression opportunities in a growing team.

Benefits

Van provided

Pension

Annual bonus

Specialist renewables training

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical and Electrical maintenance within a relevant industry, such as District Heating.
• Proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance on equipment including pumps and heat exchangers.
• Attend reactive callouts to restore heating and resolve plant failures.
• Service and repair commercial plant equipment while identifying root causes of failures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Plant Maintenance Engineer

London

27,000 - 33,000 + Van + Pension + Annual Bonus + Specialist Renewables Training + Career Progression

Are you looking for a secure, long-term career with a forward-thinking company that values innovation and professional growth?

Do you want to be part of an industry leader with ambitious plans for expansion in the renewable energy sector?

We are looking for skilled professionals with experience in Planned and Reactive Maintenance on plant equipment within the HVAC, Power, Water, or Oil & Gas industries. If you are mechanically and electrically adept, with a problem-solving mindset, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This company specialises in designing and delivering cutting-edge District Heating Systems and has recently secured several high-profile projects. As they continue to expand, they are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to strengthen their dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on equipment such as pumps and heat exchangers, responding to reactive callouts to restore heating and resolve plant failures, and performing pipework repairs when required.

With an increasing number of energy centres and plant facilities under management, this role provides excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development within a growing engineering team.

The Role

• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance on equipment including pumps, pressurisation units, and heat exchangers.
• Attend reactive callouts to restore heating and resolve plant failures (pumps, degassers, boilers, etc.).
• Service and repair commercial plant equipment while identifying root causes of failures.
• Conduct pipework repairs, including crimping, soldering, and plastic welding when necessary.

The Person

• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in Mechanical and Electrical maintenance within a relevant industry, such as District Heating.
• NVQ Level 2-3 or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and a proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Experience liaising with third parties, including contractors and clients.
• Willingness to travel within the South East and respond to occasional callouts.

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To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Maleek Randley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.