Multi-Skilled Air Conditioning and HVAC Engineer

Location: Camden Town

Job description

Location:

London Borough of Camden

Contract:

Temporary to permanent

Hours:

36 hours per week, excluding unpaid lunch breaks
Working arrangement:
Van-mobile

About the role

Camden Facilities Management is looking for an experienced Air Conditioning and HVAC Engineer to carry out PPM, servicing, reactive repairs, fault-finding and minor installation works across Camden�s corporate buildings, schools and other public buildings.

The engineer will help maintain safe, comfortable and energy-efficient environments and will work alongside Camden�s electrical and mechanical engineers as part of the M&E Operations Team.

Key responsibilities

Service, maintain and repair split, multi-split, VRV/VRF and DX systems.
Maintain heat pumps, fan coil units, AHUs and extract and supply ventilation systems.
Diagnose faults and replace components such as compressors, expansion valves, fan motors, PCB controls, sensors and contractors.
Undertake refrigerant leak detection, recovery, pressure testing and system evacuation in accordance with F-Gas requirements.
Carry out commissioning and seasonal performance inspections where required.
Complete AHU inspections, filter and belt replacement, coil cleaning, condensate tray cleaning and drain testing.
Inspect fans, motors, ventilation equipment and associated controls.
Support the maintenance of pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, plate heat exchangers, motorised valves and heating controls where competent.
Identify underlying faults and recommend effective remedial work to improve performance and reduce repeat failures.
Maintain accurate and timely records using Camden�s CAFM system and issued mobile technology.
Work �live� by recording findings, materials, actions and completion details while attending sites.
Manage and prioritise an allocated workload to meet PPM and reactive maintenance targets.
Liaise professionally with school staff, caretakers, building users, contractors and colleagues.
Complete dynamic risk assessments and comply with permit-to-work, working-at-height and other relevant safety procedures.
Maintain the work vehicle, tools and equipment appropriately.

Essential qualifications and experience

Candidates must be able to evidence:

NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent recognised qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
Current F-Gas Category 1 certification.
Practical experience maintaining split, multi-split and VRV/VRF systems.
Experience maintaining AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems, heat pumps and commercial HVAC equipment.
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
Experience delivering both PPM and reactive maintenance.
Experience working independently in occupied buildings.
A full UK driving licence.
Competence using mobile devices or CAFM systems to maintain accurate job records.

Desirable experience or qualifications

City & Guilds 18th Edition.
Basic electrical fault-finding.
BMS knowledge.
Water Hygiene Awareness.
IPAF or PASMA.
Experience working within education, local authority, NHS or other public-sector estates.
Experience maintaining associated mechanical plant.

Standards expected for both positions

We need engineers who:

Are dependable, punctual and communicate promptly when an issue could affect attendance or delivery.
Take responsibility for allocated work and follow jobs through to an appropriate conclusion.
Work safely and remain within their technical competence.
Produce clear, accurate and meaningful maintenance records.
Use the issued tablet or mobile device consistently as part of normal working.
Manage their workload without requiring continual supervision.
Treat customers, colleagues and contractors professionally and respectfully.
Follow reasonable management instructions and Camden procedures.
Take pride in the quality of their workmanship.
Are comfortable working in schools and other occupied public buildings.
Cooperate with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider team