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Hemiko
Plant Service Engineer
Hemiko is seeking a Breakdown Engineer (Plant) to work under/with our Technical Manager to learn and develop while delivering value to the Operations Department.
Location:
London
Job type:
Full-time
Salary:
£32,500 - 42,500
per year
Hours:
40
Contract:
Posted:
October 29, 2025
Deadline:
Reference:
GSH0230
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
- Take part in an on-call rota and attend callouts (typically 1 week in 4)
- 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.
- Safe isolation of equipment before commencing works
- Water Sampling
- Basic fault finding on various HIU models
- Carry out dosing on site as required
- Carry out critical parts stock level checks
- Budding up and training of upcoming engineers
- Mostly working autonomously & sometimes providing technical support to other members of the team
- Must be willing and able to cover breakdowns across UK sites according to business needs and SLA's
- 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
- 2 year of experience working as a Commercial Plant Engineer or in a similar capacity
- NVQ Level 3 in Gas / Plumbing.
- 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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