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Senior Plant Engineer
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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Senior Plant Engineer for their sites in London and the South.
The Senior Plant Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 + private medical insurance, company van and full benefits package.
If you’re an experienced Commercial Plant Engineer with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, and are looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Plant Engineer role
Reporting To The Technical Manager You Will
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance on commercial plant equipment, including pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units, and degassers.
- Diagnose faults, complete repairs, and reinstate commercial plant systems and associated equipment such as pumps and pipework.
- Respond to reactive call-outs and participate in the on-call rota to restore heating systems and resolve plant failures efficiently.
- Manage site-based remediation projects, including developing scopes of work and identifying root causes of operational issues and equipment failures.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, follow safe isolation procedures, and provide technical support while promoting high health and safety standards.
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar role as a Commercial Plant Engineer
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 Gas or Plumbing
- Knowledge of commercial gas boilers and plant rooms is a must.
- Full, clean UK drivers license
Personal skills
The Senior Plant Engineer role would suit someone who is:
- Confident to work independently and as part of a wider team
- Looking for meaningful progression within a fast-growing company
- Happy with travel as part of a field-based role
Salary and benefits of the Senior Plant Engineer role
- Basic salary between £42,750-£50,000 per annum (DOE)
- Company van, laptop, mobile
- Private health care
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays with option to buy/sell an additional 5 days per year
- Continued learning and development opportunities
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply for this Senior Plant Engineer opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to mbalmer@astutepeople.co.uk or call +44 23 9391 0034 to speak to Megan Balmer who can tell you more. You can also connect with Megan on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.
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