Maintenance Engineer-Southwest

E.ON UK PLC; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job description

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Maintenance Engineer - Southwest

Location: Southwest London (Cranbrook, Newbury, Bath, Southampton)

Salary: £45,636-£57,937 + call out standby retainer & company van.

Permanent

City Energy Solutions (CES) is a rapidly growing business. We generate electricity and provide heat directly to customers' homes from our energy centres via our district heating networks. CES is at an exciting and important time in its development, and we are looking for people with enthusiasm and energy to help us build a safe and sustainable business for the future.

Right now, we're looking for 2 Maintenance Engineers to join our CES team based in the Southwest. Here you will complete Plant room related maintenance activities with a balance of hands-on and managing appropriate tasks, for all mechanical, electrical issues that impact/are likely to impact operational performance of our District Heating Network (DHN) and communal heating schemes throughout the Southwest of England (but also UK areas if required).

The aim is to reduce unplanned unavailability keeping our customers on supply 24/7 and improve the performance of the assets while ensuring all major costs are identified early in the process to assist with Business planning.

City Energy Solutions is a rapidly growing business with both a technically and geographically diverse range of operational assets, making this an exciting and challenging opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• General Plumbing and Heating work (HVAC)
• Energy Centre and Heat Substations plant monitoring
• Following correct working processes and capturing accurate visit information.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and PPE requirements and following the correct processes
• Meeting any performance measures and KPI's set by the team leader/manager
• Supporting other teams to deliver the necessary services to CES's customers

Here's what we need from you

• NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) with strong experience in plumbing, heating, mechanical or electrical work.
• Clean UK driving licence.
• Competent in IT systems, with the ability to understand risk assessments, procedures, and processes.
• Able to innovate and challenge existing processes to drive efficiency and improve plant performance.
• Contribution to site development by identifying best practices and commercial improvements.
• Capable of achieving E.ON's required competency levels, including Safe System of Work (SSOW) and Contractor Safety and Engagement (CSE).
• Flexibility to cover an out of hours call out rota.

It would be great if you had

• Domestic gas boiler experience with relevant gas safety registration.
• Experience with District Heating Networks
• Experience with large heat generation plants (CHP, Biomass)

Here's what you need to know

This role requires covering an out-of-hours call-out rota, across all sites from 5pm to 8am on weekdays and throughout weekends.

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings.
• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives.
• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we're committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.