Utilities Engineer

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Company Overview

A leading international engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in advanced propulsion systems for the defence sector is seeking a Utilities Engineer to join its Facilities team. The business operates across multiple UK and European sites, delivering highly technical solutions within a regulated industrial environment. The organisation offers a collaborative culture, strong safety focus, and opportunities for professional development.

The Role

The Utilities Engineer is responsible for supporting the maintenance, operation, and continuous improvement of site utility systems within a complex industrial environment. The position provides a mechanically biased maintenance service, ensuring reliable site operations while maintaining full compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company procedures.

The successful candidate will support boiler house operations and critical infrastructure systems, ensuring continuity of supply across the site. A BOAS certification is not essential at entry, however the successful individual will be expected to obtain certification and participate in the call out rota.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring continuity of site utility services

Supporting boiler house operations and duties

Maintenance and repair of fire systems

Maintenance of HVAC systems

Steam system maintenance

Maintenance of compressed air systems

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

Installation work and remedial repairs, replacements and upgrades

Responding to urgent reactive maintenance issues

General mechanical repairs across site systems

Participation in the boiler house call out rota

Ensuring site compliance with current regulations and safety standards

Essential Requirements

Qualifications

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in an engineering related discipline

Experience

Minimum 3 years' experience within an industrial or commercial environment

Experience maintaining HVAC systems

Experience working with fire suppression systems

Desirable Skills & Experience

BOAS Certification (IBO)

Boiler house operation experience

IPAF and PASMA certification

Asbestos awareness

L8 awareness

Experience using CAFM or CMMS systems

Personal Attributes

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational and time management ability

Computer literate

Ability to interpret and follow technical drawings

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