Site Services Mechanical Engineer — Steam & Pipe Systems

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Site Services Mechanical Engineer in Poole to maintain steam boilers, valves and piping systems. You will manage planned and reactive maintenance across plant and support teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You’ll work with contractors, ensure permit-to-work compliance, and continually improve site facilities while adhering to safety, food safety, and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in a construction-based background preferred.
• BOAS Qualified or working towards relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance on plant machinery for efficient operation.
• Manage legionella control by coordinating testing and treatment per L8/HSE guidance.
• Maintain internal site fabrication across production, ancillary, and office areas.
• Identify site improvements and escalate to Line Manager for approval.
• Record daily schedules and complete job sheets for closures and NCNs.
• Coordinate external contractors and ensure permit-to-work compliance.
• Adapt workload to production, hygiene and engineering priorities.

Skills

General maintenance

Tool usage

Safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Engineering

NVQ Level 2 in construction background (preferred)

BOAS Qualified

Tools

Pipe Fitting

Job description

The Compleat Food Group is seeking a Site Services Mechanical Engineer in Poole to maintain steam boilers, valves and piping systems. You will manage planned and reactive maintenance across plant and support teams to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You’ll work with contractors, ensure permit-to-work compliance, and continually improve site facilities while adhering to safety, food safety, and environmental requirements.