Maintenance Engineer (Commercial Gas)

Hemiko are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer (Commercial Gas) reporting to the Lead Commercial Engineer.

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

We are looking for an experienced engineer who is knowledgeable, reliable and someone who will contribute positively to our safe & supportive working culture.

About Hemiko

Hemiko is a fast-growing innovative business which is looking to invest in and deliver over £1bn of heat network projects in the coming years. We fund, design, build, operates and maintain low carbon district energy networks and building energy systems. This work is for communities, towns, and cities. We work with local authorities, developers, house builders, and property owners.

We are looking to lead on town and city scale decarbonisation. We recognise that the decarbonisation of heating and the built environment is one of the least known and "solution clear" areas - this is where we are focused and where we will be deploying our investment and our resource.

We are an innovative, design and proactive intelligence led company, looking to attract people who think around a problem and past an issue. We want to be at the front end of commercial and technical innovation and are looking for team members to come on that journey.

The Role

Hemiko are seeking a Maintenance Engineer (Commercial Gas) to work under/with our Lead Commercial Engineer to learn and develop while delivering value to the Operations Department. Specifically, the successful candidate will have a strong competency within the commercial gas field, with 1-3 years working as a Commercial Gas Engineer. They need to have experience servicing gas boilers of various manufacturers, and able to fault find and replace parts comfortably. Experience in district heating networks is preferred but not essential.

The role does have involvement in an on call rota, so the successful candidate will be expected to work on this on call rota. Any hours worked whilst on-call are paid at overtime rates (1.75x hourly rate).

Key responsibilities:

1. Working under the direct supervision of our Lead Commercial Engineer
2. Completion of planned preventative maintenance activities in line with company maintenance schedules (commercial gas boilers, pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units, degassers)
3. Repair and reinstatement of commercial plant (as per above)
4. Completion of fault finding and repairs to commercial gas boilers and other equipment including pumps and pipework
5. Attend reactive call-outs to sites to reinstate heat and resolve plant failures
6. Take part in an on-call rota and attend callouts (typically 1 week in 4)
7. Review root causes for plant failure (resolve operational issues which arise)
8. Management of site-based project work and development of the scope of works for plant remediation.
9. Safe isolation of equipment before commencing works
10. Good communication with the team always
11. 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. 1-3 years of experience working as a Commercial Gas Engineer or in a similar capacity
2. Commercial gas registration, Testing & Purging Training Course (TPCP1) & Gas Booster (BMP1) required
3. NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar qualification, preferred.
4. Experience with maintenance and repairs on commercial gas boilers by manufacturers including: Hoval, Hamworthy, Ideal, Buderus, etc.
5. Operational knowledge of commercial gas boilers is required. Knowledge of heat network energy centers and plantrooms, or comparable systems is desirable.
6. Able to read technical drawings e.g., P&IDs & mechanical schematics.
7. Electrical competency (basic) preferred.
8. Competent with safe isolation (mechanical and electrical).
9. Full UK driving license (valid for at least 12 months)

Remuneration and Info

1. Remuneration: Base £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience).
2. Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
3. An inclusive culture that promotes diversity.
4. Holidays 25 days a year plus statutory holidays - with an option to purchase, or sell, up to an additional 5 days per annual leave year.
5. Pension plan provision.
6. Private health care scheme available.
7. Cycle to work scheme.
8. Electric car lease scheme.
9. Health and well-being support.
10. Continuing learning and development opportunities.
11. Company laptop/tablet/mobile phone, etc.

Application

To apply, please complete the online application form on BambooHR. However, for an informal chat please contact Paul Martin, (Paul.Martin@hemiko.com).