Plant Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Maintenance Engineer and be part of an industry leader in the renewable energy sector. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge District Heating Systems while ensuring the reliability of essential plant equipment. With a focus on professional growth and career progression, you will perform vital maintenance tasks, tackling both planned and reactive challenges. If you are mechanically and electrically adept, with a passion for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing engineering team.

Benefits

Van

Pension

Annual Bonus

Specialist Renewables Training

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Planned and Reactive Maintenance on plant equipment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance on pumps and heat exchangers.
• Respond to reactive callouts and perform pipework repairs.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 or equivalent

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 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.