Site Supervisor/Steam engineer.

About Artic Building Services
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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:
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To operate, maintain, and repair steam generation and associated mechanical plant systems across the Clare Hall site, ensuring all plant and equipment are maintained safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory regulations, UCL procedures, and contractual performance standards.

The role supports the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and operational continuity across the estate.

Key Responsibilities

Steam \& Mechanical Plant Operations

• 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 plant performance.


• Ensure safe and efficient operation of all steam and heating systems.

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

• Carry out planned maintenance in accordance with the Annual Planned Maintenance Schedule.


• Complete maintenance tasks in compliance with manufacturer recommendations, statutory requirements, and good industry practice.


• Replace consumables, minor parts, and materials as required.


• Ensure accurate completion of service sheets, maintenance records, and statutory documentation.

Reactive Maintenance

• Respond to breakdowns, plant failures, alarms, and emergency callouts.


• Diagnose mechanical and steam system faults efficiently.


• Carry out repairs and minor remedial works.


• Escalate major defects or risks to site management promptly.

Health, Safety \& Compliance

• Comply with:

+ Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)
+ Health \& Safety at Work Act
+ Permit\-to\-Work systems
+ Lock Out / Tag Out procedures
+ UCL site rules and safety procedures

• Ensure all works are carried out safely and without disruption to site operations.


• Participate in risk assessments and safe systems of work.


• Maintain clean and safe plant room conditions.

Qualifications \& Experience

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 / City \& Guilds in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent.


• BOAS (Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme)


• Gas safe registered\- 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.


• Knowledge of:

+ PSSR regulations
+ Safe isolation procedures
+ Permit\-to\-Work systems
+ CAFM Systems

• Experience within commercial building services or FM environments.

Desirable but not essential

• IOSH Working Safely or equivalent


• Water Hygiene / L8 awareness


• HVAC or BMS experience


• Commercial plant room experience within healthcare, education, or research facilities.

Skills \& Competencies

• Strong fault\-finding and problem\-solving skills.


• Good communication and reporting ability.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Good understanding of statutory compliance.


• Ability to prioritise workloads and respond to emergencies.


• Professional and customer\-focused approach.

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
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• Holiday Allowance 25 days plus bank holidays.


• Sickness Scheme


• Pension enrolment after 3 months service


• Wellbeing 360

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