Plant Room Mechanical Engineer – HVAC & CHP Operations

Vital Energi; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Company van / Fuel card

Death-in-service insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Onsite gym / wellbeing centre

Discounted gym membership

EV charging points

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a Mechanical Plant Room Engineer to join the Midlands-based Operations & Maintenance team. You will service, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient energy generation and distribution across industrial, commercial and domestic settings.

You will work with boilers, CHP units, chillers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and related systems, using BMS or SCADA to monitor performance and report data.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical seals, bearings and pressurisation units.
• City & Guilds qualification or equivalent.

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 escalate 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.

Skills

Mechanical seals

Bearings

Pressurisation units

Education

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Vital Energi is seeking a Mechanical Plant Room Engineer to join the Midlands-based Operations & Maintenance team. You will service, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient energy generation and distribution across industrial, commercial and domestic settings.

You will work with boilers, CHP units, chillers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and related systems, using BMS or SCADA to monitor performance and report data.