Boiler Operator
Contract: Government
Location: Addlestone, KT15 3NB
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking a Boiler Operator to be responsible for the safe operation, monitoring and first-line management of steam and hot water boiler systems across the Weybridge estate.
The role focuses on maintaining plant availability, safety and performance while ensuring full compliance with statutory, contractual and insurance requirements.
Job Description
We are looking for an individual with strong technical and compliance knowledge of boiler operations who can work safely under permit and support inspections, water treatment regimes and ongoing plant integrity.
This is a niche role requiring formal boiler certification and a disciplined approach to safety, documentation and operational assurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate steam and hot water boiler plant in line with SOPs and manufacturers’ instructions
- Monitor pressures, temperatures, water levels, alarms and interlocks
- Respond to abnormal plant conditions and carry out start-up, shutdown and emergency actions in line with EOPs
- Work in full compliance with PSSR, PUWER, COSHH, DSEAR and site rules
- Apply Safe Systems of Work, including SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and Permit to Work arrangements
- Support statutory and insurance inspections, including WSE Part 1 and Part 2
- Carry out boiler water sampling, testing, logging and escalation of abnormal trends
- Maintain accurate logbooks, CAFM records and report defects, incidents and near misses
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- BOAS certificate as a minimum (expired certificates will be considered)
- Strong understanding of boiler compliance, maintenance and technical operations
- Experience completing PPMs and reactive corrective works on various boiler systems
- Knowledge or experience of steam boiler water testing and hygiene
- Beneficial but rare: BG01, BG04, I-Gas Awareness
Additional Beneficial Certifications
- CEQ SBWTT (G01)
- CEQ CCBWT (BG04 / GG04)
- I-Gas Awareness
- IOSH
- Fire Safety, Asbestos Awareness or Manual Handling
Development & Competence
- Maintain BOAS and other mandatory certifications
- Progress toward Competent Person and Approved Person status
- Participate in training, drills and competency assessments
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
#aplacetobeyou,
#facilitiesmanagement
ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [email protected]
If you are interested in learning about other opportunities at ISS, please join our Talent community by clicking on the following link: TalentPlace
To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/
Pay: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
