HVAC Engineer
Job in
Darlington, Durham County, DL3, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-08
Listing for:
RG Setsquare
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-08
Job specializations:
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Trades / Skilled Labor
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
📍 Darlington
💷 £45,000 + Benefits
We’re looking for an experienced HVAC Engineer to join a specialist Life Sciences contract in Darlington. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated, technically advanced environment, maintaining critical HVAC and building services systems that support scientific and research activities.
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What you’ll be doing :
🔧 Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on HVAC systems and associated plant
⚙️ Maintaining and optimising air handling units (AHUs), chillers, boilers, ventilation and cooling systems
🛠️ Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs to HVAC and building services systems
💻 Managing maintenance tasks through CAFM systems and maintaining accurate records
📋 Ensuring all work is completed in line with statutory compliance, health & safety and site requirements
📈 Supporting system optimisation to improve plant efficiency, reliability and performance
👷 Supervising and coordinating specialist subcontractors when required
🦺 Completing risk assessments and method statements for assigned tasks
💷 Assisting with quotations for minor works and remedial repairs
📊 Supporting contract KPIs and service level agreements
🔍 Participating in audits, toolbox talks and continuous improvement initiatives
🤝 Building strong working relationships with site stakeholders and representatives
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What we’re looking for:
• Relevant qualification in HVAC, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience with in Facilities Management, Commercial, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Data Centres or other critical environments
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems including AHUs, chillers, boilers and ventilation
• Proven experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good understanding of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
⭐ Desirable:
✔️ F-Gas Certification
✔️ IOSH Managing Safely
✔️ Experience using CAFM systems
✔️ Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS)
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Experience with complex HVAC controls and energy management systems
💼 What’s on offer:
💷 £45,000 salary
🧬 Opportunity to work within a specialist Life Sciences environment
📈 Excellent long-term career development opportunities
🎓 Ongoing training and professional development
❄️ Exposure to complex and critical HVAC systems
⚙️ Work within a technically advanced and highly regulated environment
🎁 Comprehensive benefits package
If you're a proactive and technically strong HVAC Engineer looking for your next challenge in a specialist and rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you
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