Breakdown Combustion Engineer
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£46,100
(£23.64 per hour)
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Description
Hemiko are recruiting for a Breakdown Engineer (Commercial Gas) 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 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 with at least 2 years relevant experience of working within Plant rooms on boiler 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.
Hemiko strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, gender expression, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
About Hemiko
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 with at least 2 years relevant experience of working within Plant rooms on boiler 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.
Hemiko strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from anyone regardless of ethnic origin, gender, gender expression, disability, age, trade union activity, marital status, religious belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.
We are Armed Forces friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
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.
Some Of Our Current Projects Include
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.
Some Of Our Current Projects Include
- The design, installation, operating, and funding of a district heating system to serve 3,500 homes in Clapham as part of a major regeneration project.
- The design, installation, and operation of a new city centre wide low carbon district heating system for the City of Cardiff.
We are a young, friendly business in the very rapidly growing low carbon energy sector, which provides significant opportunities for career flexibility and development. We focus on delivering bespoke solutions with positive outcomes for the communities we serve.
The Role
Hemiko are seeking a Breakdown Engineer (Commercial Gas) 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 1-3 years working as a Commercial Gas Engineer. They need to have experience servicing gas boilers of various manufacturers, and able to fault f
ind and replace parts comfortably. Experience in district heating networks is preferred but not essential.
The compact nature of the business and our rapid growth means that the candidate has significant opportunity to develop their career in a friendly environment working with and alongside a broadly experienced team of commercial professionals of varying levels.
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.
We will want you to join our journey toward a more environmentally and technically responsible and effective way of delivering energy systems; moving away from conventional processes into a more innovative and free-thinking environment. Our business culture promotes this approach with a persistent willingness to listen to new ideas and explore new solutions.
Key Responsibilities
The compact nature of the business and our rapid growth means that the candidate has significant opportunity to develop their career in a friendly environment working with and alongside a broadly experienced team of commercial professionals of varying levels.
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.
We will want you to join our journey toward a more environmentally and technically responsible and effective way of delivering energy systems; moving away from conventional processes into a more innovative and free-thinking environment. Our business culture promotes this approach with a persistent willingness to listen to new ideas and explore new solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Working under the direct supervision of our Technical Manager
- Completion of planned preventative maintenance activities in line with company maintenance schedules (commercial gas boilers, 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 gas boilers 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.
- Budding up and training of new engineers
- Safe isolation of equipment before commencing works
- 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.
- 2 years of experience working as a Commercial Gas Engineer or in a similar capacity
- Remuneration: Base £45-55k.
- 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.
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