Plant Room & Mechanical Systems 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

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.