Site Service Engineer

Zest; Newport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company located in Newport is seeking a Site Service Engineer. This role involves maintaining and fault-finding on various systems including steam boilers and refrigeration. The successful candidate will have experience in facilities maintenance and HVAC knowledge, with an apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification. You'll be working in a dynamic environment, embracing diverse challenges and supporting a 24/7 operation. Competitive salary between £42,000 - £45,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance.
• HVAC knowledge required.
• Apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and fault-finding on steam boilers and refrigeration systems.
• Carrying out a wide range of facilities tasks.
• Supporting a 24/7 operation.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

HVAC knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification

Tools

Steam boilers

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Position: Site Service Engineer

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000

Location: Newport

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday - 1 in 3 Saturdays (with a weekday off in return)

Hours: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm (alternating weekly)

Are you an engineer who thrives in a fast-moving, hands‑on environment? Do you want to work on some of the largest and most advanced utilities systems in the UK? If you're ready for a role that genuinely challenges and grows your skills, this is the job for you.

Why You'll Want This Job

You'll be working on an incredible variety of systems—from three large steam boilers to one of the UK's biggest refrigeration plants, alongside AHUs, HVAC systems, cooling towers, safety steam valves, and general facilities maintenance tasks. Every day is different, and no two breakdowns are ever the same.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintaining and fault‑finding on steam boilers, refrigeration systems, AHUs, HVAC and cooling towers
• Carrying out a wide range of facilities tasks: plumbing, lighting, small repairs, pipework changes, taps, doors‑whatever keeps the site running
• Supporting a 24/7 operation (bank holidays included!) where reliability is everything
• Working closely within a strong engineering team including mechanical, electrical and fabrication specialists

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience in facilities maintenance
• HVAC knowledge
• Apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification

Desirable:

• Mechanical engineering qualification
• BOAS
• Experience with steam systems or refrigeration