Boiler Engineer - KCL
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £42 - £54 Per Hour
Job Description
Mobile Boiler Engineer - KCL
Kings College London
About Artic Building Services
Artic Building Services is a leader in Hard Facilities Management across London and the Home Counties. We offer a comprehensive suite of technical and engineering solutions, ensuring the smooth operation of your Mechanical, Electrical, and Hard FM Plant.
Artic Building Services is a leader in Hard Facilities Management across London and the Home Counties. We offer a comprehensive suite of technical and engineering solutions, ensuring the smooth operation of your Mechanical, Electrical, and Hard FM Plant.
Job Description
Job Description: Mobile Boiler Engineer
Company: Artic Building Services
Location: Kings College Hospital - across x3 sites
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Artic Building Services
Artic Building Services is a leading independent provider of comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and building services across London and the South East. With a strong commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and client satisfaction, we deliver expert installation, maintenance, and repair solutions for a diverse portfolio of commercial, public, and industrial clients. Our dedicated team of engineers ensures the optimal performance and longevity of critical building infrastructure.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and self-motivated Mobile Boiler Engineer to join our growing team. This pivotal role involves providing expert planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdown support, diagnostics, repair, and installation services for a wide range of commercial and industrial boiler systems across our client sites in London and the South East. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our clients' heating systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial and industrial boiler plant and associated heating systems.
- Respond promptly to reactive breakdown calls, diagnose faults accurately, and execute effective repairs to minimise downtime.
- Conduct meticulous fault-finding on electrical, mechanical, and gas/oil components of boiler systems.
- Carry out boiler installations, commissioning, and de-commissioning as required.
- Perform comprehensive combustion analysis and ensure optimal boiler efficiency and compliance.
- Execute gas safety inspections and maintain all necessary certifications and records.
- Identify and rectify defects on pumps, valves, plate heat exchangers, flue systems, and control panels.
- Provide clear and concise technical reports on work completed, parts used, and any further recommendations.
- Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards of safety, quality, and in compliance with industry regulations (e.g., Gas Safe, OFTEC, LOLER, COSHH, CDM).
- Liaise directly with clients, providing professional advice, updates, and excellent customer service.
- Manage vehicle stock and ensure accurate inventory records.
- Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota as required.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, particularly regarding health and safety.
- Maintain the company vehicle, tools, and equipment in good working order.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Full current Commercial Gas Safe accreditations including: COCN1 (Core Commercial Gas Safety), ICPN1 (Installation of Commercial Pipework), CIGA1 (Commercial Indirect Fired Heating Appliances), CDGA1 (Commercial Direct Fired Heating Appliances), TPCP1A or TPCP1 (Testing & Purging of Pipework), CORT1 (Commercial Overhead Radiant Tubes & Appliances) desirable but not essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heating & Ventilation, Gas Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a Mobile Boiler Engineer working on commercial/industrial boiler systems.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills across a range of boiler manufacturers and types.
- Full UK Driving Licence (clean preferred).
- Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations pertinent to boiler operations.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
Desirable
- Oil Fired Appliance qualifications (OFTEC).
- Unvented Hot Water qualification (G3).
- Basic electrical qualifications (e.g., 18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) for boiler control.
- Relevant manufacturer training certifications.
Skills & Attributes
- Highly organised with excellent time management abilities, capable of planning own workload efficiently.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- A meticulous approach to work with a keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work under pressure.
- IT literate for completing reports, managing job sheets, and using mobile applications.
- Professional demeanour and appearance, representing Artic Building Services to the highest standard.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability
What We Offer
- Holiday Allowance 25 days plus bank holidays.
- Sickness Scheme
- Family Friendly Pay
- Life Assurance
- 360 Wellbeing App - 24/7 access to GP appointments
- Death in Service Insurance
- Scottish widow pension
- Fertility Treatment Support Leave
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Gym & fitness discounts and other lifestyle discounts
- Employee refer-a-friend scheme
- Employee Recognition Scheme