Senior Plant Engineer

Astute People; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 42,750 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private health care

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Senior Plant Engineer to support District Heating projects across London and the South, with a salary up to £50,000 per annum. Responsibilities include planned preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and project management for commercial plant systems.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in a similar role, holds an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Gas or Plumbing, and possesses a full UK driver's license. Benefits include a company van, private healthcare, and 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Commercial Plant Engineer.
• Knowledge of commercial gas boilers and plant rooms.
• Full, clean UK driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on commercial plant equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on commercial plant systems.
• Respond to reactive call‑outs and participate in the on‑call rota.
• Manage site‑based remediation projects.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records according to safety standards.

Skills

Independently working

Team collaboration

Problem diagnosis

Technical support

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Gas or Plumbing

Job description

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Senior Plant Engineer for sites in London and the South.

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, private medical insurance, company van and full benefits package.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on commercial plant equipment, including pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units and degassers.
• Diagnose faults, complete repairs and reinstate commercial plant systems and associated equipment such as pumps and pipework.
• Respond to reactive call‑outs and participate in the on‑call rota to restore heating systems and resolve plant failures efficiently.
• Manage site‑based remediation projects, including developing scopes of work and identifying root causes of operational issues and equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, follow safe isolation procedures and provide technical support while promoting high health and safety standards.

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role as a Commercial Plant Engineer.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Gas or Plumbing.
• Knowledge of commercial gas boilers and plant rooms.
• Full, clean UK driver’s licence.

Personal Skills

• Confident working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Seeking meaningful progression within a fast‑growing company.
• Willingness to travel as part of a field‑based role.

Salary and Benefits

• Basic salary between £42,750 and £50,000 per annum (DOE).
• Company van, laptop and mobile device.
• Private health care.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, with option to buy/sell an additional 5 days per year.
• Continued learning and development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, but if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.