Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Temporary)



Location: Newcastle (with travel to other UK sites)



Contract: 6months



Salary: £44,199 - £56,113



About the Role



We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our Heat Networks team on a temporary basis. This is a home-based role with regular travel to energy centres and customer sites across Newcastle and other UK locations.



You'll be responsible for both routine and emergency maintenance of equipment within our energy centres, including CHP engines, boilers, pump systems, and electrical/control systems. You'll also attend customer properties to service, repair, or replace Heat Interface Units (HIUs).



Key Responsibilities



Respond to reports of faults or breakdowns

Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance

Liaise with customers, operations teams, contractors, and specialists

Plan and execute maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and control systems

Participate in the on-call standby rota

Support efforts to reduce unplanned downtime and improve asset performance

Use maintenance management systems to track and manage tasks



What We're Looking For



NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline

Commercial Gas certification with valid ACS qualifications

IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)

Strong understanding of safety practices, hazard identification, and risk management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to diagnose issues, evaluate data, and make informed decisions

Strong planning and organisational skills

Willingness to travel and work flexibly as required

Ability to work independently and as part of a team



Rullion celebrates and supports and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants