- Oversee, operate, and maintain mechanical plant equipment (boilers, CHP units, chillers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, compressors, pipework, etc.).
- Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Monitor system performance, pressure, flow rates, and energy efficiency.
- Diagnose faults in mechanical plant systems.
- Carry out corrective repairs or escalate to specialist contractors when required.
- Ensure minimal disruption to building/energy centre operations.
- Use BMS (Building Management Systems) or SCADA systems to monitor plant operation.
- Record and report on system data (temperatures, pressures, energy consumption).
- Ensure all works comply with statutory regulations (HVAC, Gas Safe, water hygiene, LOLER, PUWER, etc.).
- Carry out risk assessments, method statements, and follow health & safety protocols.
- Assist in plant upgrades, refurbishments, and commissioning of new equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and system performance.
- Complete job sheets, service reports, and compliance documentation.
- Hold a city & guilds qualification or equivalent
- Experience with mechanical seals, bearings and pressurisation units
- Full UK manual driving licence
- Salary negotiable DOE
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme
- Company van/ Fuel card
- Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 25 Days Holiday plus 8 days bank holidays.
- Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
- Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
- Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
- Discounted gym membership across the UK
- EV charging points where possible
Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you
