Site Services Engineer

Mason James Appointments (UK) Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Daventry is seeking an experienced Industrial Services Engineer to ensure optimal operation of site services. You will manage critical areas including boiler houses and compressed air systems, and conduct maintenance and compliance checks. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance and a relevant apprenticeship. This role offers long-term progression and opportunities for training in specialist areas.

Benefits

Training & development

Long-term salary progression

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining steam boilers, compressed air, and water services.
• Understanding of building services and general maintenance.
• Completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship.
• NEBOSH or strong safety knowledge at site level.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of key service areas: boiler house, compressor house, pump house, and site plant rooms.
• Carry out daily/weekly checks and water treatment testing on steam boilers.
• Manage water treatment chemicals and spare parts for service assets.
• Assist with statutory inspections and complete preventative maintenance.

Skills

Steam boilers maintenance

Compressed air systems

Water services

Mechanical services

Plumbing skills

Basic electrics

Education

Relevant engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Services Engineer - boiler house, compressor house, pump house, and site plant rooms. Currently on Day Shifts, moving to Shift rota in 2026.

About the Role

We are looking for an Industrial Services Engineer to join our engineering team in Crick. In this role, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of essential site services. You will play a key role in keeping the site running smoothly, working with OEMs, contractors, and internal teams to ensure services are maintained to the highest standard.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with experience in steam boilers, compressed air systems, and site services who is looking for a role that offers responsibility, development, and long-term progression.

What You\'ll Do

• Take ownership of key service areas: boiler house, compressor house, pump house, and site plant rooms.
• Carry out daily/weekly checks and water treatment testing on steam boilers.
• Manage water treatment chemicals and spare parts for service assets.
• Assist with statutory inspections (lifting equipment, pressure systems, fire suppression, etc.).
• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance (PPM/CMMS) activities in line with schedules.
• Perform fire alarm testing and support legionella prevention tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair steam lines, compressed air lines, and water systems.
• Monitor and report on energy and utility consumption, recommending improvements where possible.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience operating and maintaining steam boilers, compressed air, and water services.
• Understanding of building services and general maintenance.
• Skills across mechanical services, plumbing, and basic electrics.
• Completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship.
• Ideally, membership of a professional body (IET, IMechE, IChemE) - desirable but not essential.
• NEBOSH or strong safety knowledge at site level.
• Awareness of Legionella, HACCP, and compliance standards.
• Comfortable using CMMS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Reliability Management techniques (FMECA, CBM, TPM) - training available.

Why Join Us?

• Long-term salary progression - move to a new package by 2026
• Opportunity to take full ownership of critical site services
• Training & development available in specialist areas
• Be part of a forward-thinking engineering team with a strong focus on world-class maintenance & reliability

How to Apply

If you\'re an engineer with the skills and ambition to manage and improve site services in a fast-paced environment, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career