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Senior Plant Engineer

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Peninsula, Greater London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£42.8k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Senior Plant Engineer for their sites in London and the South.

The Senior Plant Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 + private medical insurance, company van and full benefits package.

If you're an experienced Commercial Plant Engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience, and are looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Plant Engineer role

Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance on commercial plant equipment, including pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units, and degassers.
Diagnose faults, complete repairs, and reinstate commercial plant systems and associated equipment such as pumps and pipework.
Respond to reactive call-outs and participate in the on-call rota to restore heating systems and resolve plant failures efficiently.
Manage site-based remediation projects, including developing scopes of work and identifying root causes of operational issues and equipment failures.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, follow safe isolation procedures, and provide technical support while promoting high health and safety standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar role as a Commercial Plant Engineer
NVQ Level 2 or 3 Gas or Plumbing
Knowledge of commercial gas boilers and plant rooms is a must.
Full, clean UK drivers license

Personal skills

The Senior Plant Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Confident to work independently and as part of a wider team
Looking for meaningful progression within a fast-growing company
Happy with travel as part of a field-based role

Salary and benefits of the Senior Plant Engineer role

Basic salary between £42,750-£50,000 per annum (DOE)
Company van, laptop, mobile
Private health care
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays with option to buy/sell an additional 5 days per year
Continued learning and development opportunities
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INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Reference: 225164173

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Senior Plant Engineer

CV-Library

Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Peninsula, Greater London, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£42.8k - £50k Annual
Full-Time
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Senior Plant Engineer for their sites in London and the South.

The Senior Plant Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 + private medical insurance, company van and full benefits package.

If you're an experienced Commercial Plant Engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience, and are looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Plant Engineer role

Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance on commercial plant equipment, including pumps, actuators, plate heat exchangers, pressurisation units, and degassers.
Diagnose faults, complete repairs, and reinstate commercial plant systems and associated equipment such as pumps and pipework.
Respond to reactive call-outs and participate in the on-call rota to restore heating systems and resolve plant failures efficiently.
Manage site-based remediation projects, including developing scopes of work and identifying root causes of operational issues and equipment failures.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, follow safe isolation procedures, and provide technical support while promoting high health and safety standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A minimum of 3 years experience working in a similar role as a Commercial Plant Engineer
NVQ Level 2 or 3 Gas or Plumbing
Knowledge of commercial gas boilers and plant rooms is a must.
Full, clean UK drivers license

Personal skills

The Senior Plant Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Confident to work independently and as part of a wider team
Looking for meaningful progression within a fast-growing company
Happy with travel as part of a field-based role

Salary and benefits of the Senior Plant Engineer role

Basic salary between £42,750-£50,000 per annum (DOE)
Company van, laptop, mobile
Private health care
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays with option to buy/sell an additional 5 days per year
Continued learning and development opportunities
#LI-MB1
INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
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