Mechanical Engineering Supervisor - Hertfordshire
24 days ago
South Mimms
Mechanical Engineering Supervisor (Steam & Mechanical Plant) Location: South Mimms, Hertfordshire Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Overtime: Weekend overtime available for steam checks and operational requirements About the Rolegeneration and associated mechanical plant systems at a major new development in South Mimms. This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for ensuring all plant and equipment are operated safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory regulations, site procedures, and contractual performance standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and operational continuity across the site. Key Responsibilities • Operate and monitor steam boilers, calorifiers, pressurisation units, pumps, valves, pipework systems, and associated mechanical plant. - Carry out daily plant inspections and record operational readings. - Monitor steam pressures, temperatures, water levels, and overall plant performance. - Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all steam and heating systems. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) • Deliver maintenance activities in line with the Annual Planned Maintenance Schedule. - Complete maintenance tasks in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, statutory requirements, and industry best practice. - Replace consumables and minor components as required. - Maintain accurate service records, maintenance documentation, and compliance reports. Reactive Maintenance • Respond to plant breakdowns, system faults, alarms, and emergency callouts. - Diagnose and rectify mechanical and steam system faults efficiently. - Undertake repairs and minor remedial works. - Escalate significant defects, risks, or operational concerns to management. Health, Safety & Compliance • Ensure compliance with:, • Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) - Health & Safety at Work Act - Permit-to-Work procedures - Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) systems, • Participate in risk assessments and safe systems of work. - Maintain clean, safe, and compliant plant room environments. - Support a strong safety culture across the site. Essential Qualifications & Experience • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent. - BOAS (Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme)., • Gas Safe Registered with:, • CODNCO1 – Commercial Catering / Direct Fired Appliances - CIGA1 – Indirect Fired Heating Appliances - CDGA1 – Direct Fired Heating Appliances - TPCP1 / TPCP1A – Testing and Purging Commercial Pipework, • Proven experience operating and maintaining commercial steam systems. - Strong knowledge of boiler plant and pressure systems., • Experience with:, • PSSR regulations - Safe isolation procedures - Permit-to-Work systems - CAFM systems, • Background within commercial building services or facilities management environments. Desirable Qualifications • IOSH Working Safely or equivalent. - Water Hygiene / L8 Awareness. - HVAC or BMS experience. - Experience within healthcare, education, research, or large commercial facilities. Skills & Attributes • Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities. - Strong communication and reporting skills. - Ability to work independently and supervise site activities effectively. - Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements. - Ability to prioritise workloads and respond to operational emergencies. - Professional, proactive, and customer-focused approach. This role would suit a technically strong mechanical professional with extensive steam plant experience who is looking to take ownership of a critical site operation. You'll be joining a growing development where reliability, safety, and high standards of maintenance are essential to success.