Maintenance Engineer

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer

Location

London

Salary

£44,000 – £56,000 per annum (Umbrella)

Employment Type

3 Months (Candidates must be flexible and willing to work across different project locations within London as required)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm

Responsibilities

• Assist the Operations & Maintenance lead engineers to plan, coordinate, and complete maintenance activities, both mechanical and electrical, that impact or are likely to impact the operational performance of the District Heating Network.
• Reduce unplanned unavailability, keeping customers on supply 24/7.
• Improve asset performance and identify major costs early in the process to assist business planning.
• Assist with heating pipework networks, heat metering equipment and boilers.
• Support safe isolation and re‑commissioning of plant, pipework, and electrical systems.
• Maintain IT communications systems as required.
• Communicate effectively with team members, contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Commercial Gas Safe Certificates including COCN1, CCN1, TPCP1, TPCP1A and CODNCO1, or equivalent.
• Experience working on commercial boilers and District Heating systems and associated plant.
• Knowledge of installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of District Heating systems.
• Experience with safe isolation and re‑commissioning of plant, pipework, and electrical systems.
• Experience with IT communications systems.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management.
• Contract engagement skills, challenging contractors on methods, quality and standards.
• Excellent understanding of commercial and financial effects of plant operation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on commercial chillers.
• Experience working on commercial heat pumps.

Additional Information

Candidates must be flexible and willing to work across different project locations within London as required. The role may suit experienced contractors, semi‑retired professionals, retirees and individuals seeking interim assignments rather than long‑term positions. Comfort with varying durations and start dates is desired.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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