Maintenance Engineer – East London
Location: East London
Salary: £45,636‑£57,937 plus standby retainer of approx £4,000
12‑month fixed‑term contract.
Responsibilities
* Lead corrective, preventative and predictive maintenance across District Heating plant rooms, pumping stations, control systems, pipework networks, heat metering equipment, and boilers.
* Assist Operations & Maintenance lead engineers in planning, coordinating and completing mechanical and electrical maintenance activities that impact the operational performance of the District Heating Network.
* Reduce unplanned unavailability, ensure 24/7 customer supply and improve asset performance while identifying major costs early for business planning.
* Support safe isolation and recommissioning of plant, pipework and electrical systems.
Qualifications
* Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
* Commercial Gas Safe Certificates including COCN1, CCN1, TPCP1, TPCP1A and CODNCO1, or equivalent.
* Experience working on commercial boilers.
* Experience with installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of District Heating systems and associated plant.
* Experience with safe isolation and recommissioning of plant, pipework and electrical systems.
* Experience with IT communication systems.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to form effective working relationships, deliver expert advice and influence at all levels.
* Excellent understanding of the commercial and financial effects of plant operation.
* Basic health and safety knowledge; hazard identification, risk assessment and risk management competence.
* Contract engagement skills to appropriately challenge contractors on methods, quality and standards of work.
* Must hold a full UK driving licence.
Nice to Have
* Experience working on commercial chillers.
* Experience working on commercial heat pumps.
Benefits
* Award‑Winning Workplace – Named Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and Best Place to Work for 16–34‑year‑olds.
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
* Hybrid and family‑friendly policies; flexible working options.
* Inclusive culture – Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, Best Employer for Women, Human Company of the Year.
* Fertility and menopause friendly, inclusive support.
* Disability confident employer – guarantee interviews and necessary adjustments.
* Invested in growth – inclusive talent networks, top‑tier development programmes.
Here’s what you need to know
The salary range for this role is £45,636‑£57,937 along with a London allowance of up to £3,550 pa for eligible candidates.
Travel is required to other sites within the area. A company van and fuel card will be provided.
Call‑out rota: 1 week in 5, with a standby retainer of circa £4,000 pa. Overtime for callouts will be paid in addition.
At a Glance
* Reference no.: 235622
* Closing date: 12/01/2026
* Salary: £45,636‑£57,937
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact the recruiter at melissa.newell@eonenergy.com.
CVs sent via email will not be accepted.
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