Reference: 4834136Job ID: 5418187Posted: 2026-10-02Closing date: 2026-12-30Location: LondonSalary: 40000–45000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: ConstructionCompany: HaysConsultant: Paul JoyceHays office: Maidstone — Unit 24, Hollingworth Court, Turkey Mill, Ashford RoadPhone: 01622 235691Email: paul.joyce@hays.comBoiler Operator (Steam Boilers)Job Title: Boiler Operator / Steam Boiler OperatorWorking time: Monday- Friday, 8am-4pmJob Location: Greater London (currently split between AM in KCL building in SE5 9RX and PM in KCL building located near Guy's hospital, SE 1)Mechanical maintenance Engineer or Operator with ideally steam systems experience.
The Boiler Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of steam boilers and associated equipment. The role includes monitoring boiler performance, maintaining correct steam pressure and water levels, carrying out routine inspections, identifying faults, and ensuring all equipment is operated in accordance with safety procedures and applicable regulations.
- Operate and monitor steam boilers, burners, feedwater systems, pumps, valves, and associated equipment.
- Start up and shut down boilers safely in accordance with approved operating procedures.
- Monitor steam pressure, temperature, water level, fuel supply, combustion conditions, and other operating parameters.
- Maintain the required steam pressure and supply to production or facility systems.
- Conduct routine boiler-room inspections and record operating readings in logbooks or electronic systems.
- Test boiler water and assist with water treatment to maintain required water-quality standards.
- Carry out boiler blowdown at specified intervals and according to operating procedures.
- Check safety devices, alarms, gauges, controls, valves, and interlocks for correct operation.
- Identify abnormal conditions, leaks, unusual noises, excessive vibration, pressure fluctuations, and other equipment problems.
- Report defects promptly and assist maintenance personnel with troubleshooting and repairs.
- Perform routine operator maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and housekeeping activities.
- Respond appropriately to boiler alarms, trips, loss of water, pressure problems, and other emergencies.
- Isolate equipment safely before maintenance work and follow lockout/tagout or equivalent isolation procedures.
- Ensure the boiler house and surrounding work areas are kept clean, organised, and free from hazards.
- Follow company health, safety, environmental, and permit-to-work procedures.
- Support statutory inspections, servicing, testing, and certification of boilers and pressure systems.
- Carry out other related duties assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications and Experience:o BOAS preferableo City and Guild Boiler operator training preferableo Technical or vocational qualification in mechanical, electrical, boiler operations, or a related discipline is preferred.o Previous experience operating industrial steam boilers is preferred.o Good understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.o Ability to maintain accurate operational records.o Strong safety awarenesso Mechanical aptitudeo Good communication and teamworkPlease see below brief introduction of the company: Equiax is a Mechanical Engineering and Welding company. Equiax was established in January 2007. We have 19 years of experience of working on NHS sites such as Guys' and St Thomas Hospital, Royal Free Hospital, King's College Hospital, Lewisham Hospital and fully appreciate the requirements and challenges these sites present. Our team consists of experienced mechanical engineers, fitters, Class 1 welders, project managers and integrated valued partners. We are Safe Contractor and Construction line accredited. Our mechanical engineering expertise and solutions include: Plantroom installations & maintenance (including full plantroom installs)
- Boiler house maintenance
- All pipework fabrication (onsite and off site): copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, etc
- Pipework & heat exchangers: heat exchange piping systems, PHEX, calorifiers supply and installation
- HVAC: AHU and chiller installations
- HTHW, MTHW and LTHW systems installations and repairs
- Motors and pumps installations and servicing
- Specialist works: #4834136 - Paul Joyce
Boiler Opertive in London employer: Hays
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