Breakdown Engineer (Commercial Plant Rooms)

Hemiko are recruiting for a Breakdown Engineer (Plant) reporting to the Technical Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering operation and maintenance services across our fleet of heat networks. We are looking for someone who is willing to work towards a valid commercial gas certificate, with experience servicing and repairing commercial Plant equipment. Experience maintaining and operating commercial non‑gas plant, e.g., pumps, valves, strainers, would be beneficial.

The role will be varied, undertaking mechanical 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 with at least 2 years relevant experience of working within Plant rooms in excess of 1MW who is knowledgeable, reliable and someone who will contribute positively to our safe & supportive working culture.

We appreciate that no one’s circumstances are the same and having the flexibility in working environments work is essential to our wellbeing. If this is significant to you let us know when you apply, and we will discuss how this could work in your role.

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, operate 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.

The Role: Hemiko are seeking a Breakdown Engineer (Plant) to work under/with our Technical Manager 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 2 years working as a Plant Engineer. They need to have experience maintaining and operating commercial non‑gas plant, e.g., pumps, valves, strainers, would be beneficial. The role will be varied, undertaking mechanical PPMs, reactive call‑outs, planned repairs and project work, to further improve reliability and network efficiency across the fleet of networks we operate. Experience in district heating networks is preferred but not essential.

Candidate: We are looking for someone who is organised, self‑motivated, and positive in their outlook. The company is relatively small but with very fast growth trajectory over the coming 3 years and beyond. The candidate will be able to work as part of a functional commercial team and the project team(s) to which they are assigned and take ownership and fulfil their tasks to a high standard and on time. The candidate will need to be comfortable communicating with team members, as well as external clients and their respective site‑based teams. They will be personable and a good communicator.

Key responsibilities:

• Working under the direct supervision of our Technical Manager
• Completion of planned preventative maintenance activities in line with company maintenance schedules (pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units, degassers)
• Repair and reinstatement of commercial plant (as per above)
• Completion of fault finding and repairs to commercial plant and other equipment including pumps and pipework
• Attend reactive call‑outs to sites to reinstate heat and resolve plant failures
• Take part in an on‑call rota and attend callouts (typically 1 week in 4)
• Review root causes for plant failure (resolve operational issues which arise)
• Management of site‑based project work and development of the scope of works for plant remediation.
• Safe isolation of equipment before commencing works
• Water Sampling
• Basic fault finding on various HIU models
• Carry out dosing on site as required
• Carry out critical parts stock level checks
• Budding up and training of upcoming engineers
• Mostly working autonomously & sometimes providing technical support to other members of the team
• Must be willing and able to cover breakdowns across UK sites according to business needs and SLA’s
• Good communication with the team always
• 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:

• 2 years of experience working as a Commercial Plant Engineer or in a similar capacity
• NVQ Level 3 in Gas / Plumbing.
• Operational knowledge of commercial gas boilers is required.
• Knowledge of heat network energy centres and plantrooms.
• Able to read technical drawings e.g., P&IDs & mechanical schematics.
• Electrical competency (basic).
• Competent with safe isolation (mechanical and electrical).
• Full UK driving licence (valid for at least 12 months)

Remuneration and Info:

• Base £32,500-42,500 (depending on experience).
• Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
• An inclusive culture that promotes diversity.
• 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.
• Pension plan provision.
• Private health care scheme available.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Health and well‑being support.
• Continuing learning and development opportunities.
• Company laptop/tablet/mobile phone, etc.
• 40 hour work week.
• Will be required to work on the on‑call rota.

Application: To apply, please complete the online application form on BambooHR. However, for an informal chat please contact: Dan Blake, Field Service Manager Dan.Blake@hemiko.com and/or Toby Powell, Operations Director Toby.Powell@hemiko.com