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Hemiko

Plant Service Engineer

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operation and maintenance services across our fleet of heat networks. Hemiko is looking for someone who is willing to work towards a valid commercial gas certificate, with experience servicing and repairing commercial Plant equipment. Experience maintaining and operating commercial non-gas plant, e.g., pumps, valves, strainers, would be beneficial. The role will be varied, undertaking mechanical PPMs, reactive call outs, planned repairs and project work, to further improve reliability and network efficiency across the fleet of networks we operate.

Location:
London
Job type:
Full-time
Salary:
£27,750 - 32,500
per year
Hours:
40
Contract:
Posted:
October 29, 2025
Deadline:
Reference:
GSH0229

Job description:

Responsibilities

  • Working under the direct supervision of our Technical Manager
  • Completion of planned preventative maintenance activities in line with company maintenance schedules (pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units, degassers)
  • Repair and reinstatement of commercial plant (as per above)
  • Completion of fault finding and repairs to commercial plant and other equipment including pumps and pipework
  • Attend reactive call-outs to sites to reinstate heat and resolve plant failures
  • Review root causes for plant failure (resolve operational issues which arise)
  • Management of site-based project work and development of the scope of works for plant remediation.
  • Regularly working autonomously
  • Safe isolation of equipment before commencing works
  • Good communication with the team always
  • Ensure maintenance system records are kept up to date to ensure accurate and secure records. This will involve the completion of clear and concise online work orders.

Knowledge & Experience

  • 1-2 years of experience working as a Commercial Plant Engineer or in a similar capacity
  • Operational knowledge of commercial gas boilers is required. Knowledge of heat network energy centers and plantrooms.
  • Able to read technical drawings e.g., P&IDs & mechanical schematics.
  • Electrical competency (basic).
  • Competent with safe isolation (mechanical and electrical).
  • Full UK driving license (valid for at least 12 months)

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