HVAC Engineer

About Dalkia UK

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

At Dalkia, we're driven by a shared purpose: tackling climate change and building a better, more sustainable future. We bring together talented people who share knowledge, challenge each other and grow together.

Backed by EDF, Britain's biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we're a people-first culture. With 5,000+ employees and £600m+ turnover, we combine the strength of a major group with a great culture, innovative mindset and inclusive values making Dalkia a great place to work and grow your career.

Dalkia have an opportunity for an HVAC Engineer to join their facilities maintenance team at the EDF office in Aztec West, Bristol.

Full-time, permanent

40 hours per week

Mon – Fri 7.30am – 4pm + on-call

The HVAC Engineer is responsible for the safe, compliant and efficient maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems across the site. The role supports operational continuity, occupant comfort, environmental compliance and statutory assurance through the delivery of Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis activities. The postholder shall ensure that all HVAC systems are maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, statutory requirements, F-Gas regulations and EDF procedures whilst maintaining accurate and auditable maintenance records.

In addition to HVAC-specific responsibilities, the postholder will support the wider Dalkia Facilities team by undertaking other maintenance, inspection and operational activities that are commensurate with their qualifications, training, experience and demonstrated competence. This flexibility supports efficient service delivery whilst ensuring all activities remain within authorised competency limits and safe systems of work.

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance on HVAC, ventilation, refrigeration and associated plant.
• Respond to reactive breakdowns and service requests within agreed response times.
• Diagnose faults using a structured and methodical approach.
• Complete repairs, component replacement and system adjustments within authorised competency limits.
• Support seasonal optimisation of heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability and energy performance.

• Maintain refrigerant systems in accordance with F-Gas legislation and company procedures.
• Carry out refrigerant leak detection, recovery and charging activities where authorised.
• Ensure all refrigerant use, recovery and disposal activities are accurately recorded.
• Maintain compliance with site Permit to Work systems, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with manufacturer guidance and site procedures.
• Escalate compliance concerns, defects or operational risks promptly through the appropriate management channels.

• Work safely at all times and comply with EDF Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Undertake dynamic risk assessments before commencing work.
• Participate in permit, isolation and lock-off procedures where required.
• Identify unsafe conditions and intervene where necessary.
• Support investigations into HVAC-related failures, incidents or environmental non-conformances.
• Minimise environmental impact through responsible refrigerant management and leak prevention.

• Accurately record all maintenance activities within CAFM or approved maintenance systems.
• Maintain HVAC asset records and service histories.
• Ensure maintenance activity is fully evidenced with appropriate notes, readings, photographs and test results where required.
• Record refrigerant usage, leak checks and corrective actions in line with statutory requirements.
• Support audits by providing clear and traceable maintenance…