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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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