Workshop Technician and Test Engineer

About Artus Air

Artus Air is a fast-growing, VC-backed HVAC technology company on a mission to transform the way buildings are cooled, heated, and ventilated. With innovative products and ambitious growth plans, we’re rethinking HVAC from the ground up — combining energy efficiency, comfort, and smart design.

Central London, Onsite

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Holiday
• Pension

Artus Air is investing in a new London workshop to create a technology hub for prototyping, product testing, and system innovation.

We are seeking a hands‑on and proactive Workshop Technician & Test Engineer to take ownership of our new central London workshop facility. This individual will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operation of the space, including property upkeep, health and safety compliance, and technical support across prototyping and product testing.

The workshop will act as a centre of excellence for our engineering team, partners, and customers — enabling collaborative ideation, product validation, and application‑specific testing in realistic building scenarios.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong practical and technical skills who is excited to support the development of innovative HVAC systems in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

• Experience in a technical workshop, engineering lab, or test facility (ideally HVAC, mechanical, or building services sector)
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and core components i.e. valves, actuators, coils and fans
• Understanding of acoustics, air distribution, thermal performance and environmental testing principles
• Hands-on experience with tools, assembly, prototyping, or light fabrication
• Competent in interpreting technical drawings, wiring schematics, and system diagrams
• Competent in technical report writing, test methodology and test reports
• Competent in writing A s ( isk Assessment methods)
• Strong organisational skills and a high attention to detail
• Familiarity with health and safety practices and workshop management
• Comfortable working with cross‑functional teams including engineers, designers, and external collaborators
• Experience with acoustic, thermal and airflow testing
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication
• Experience in timber frame construction

• HNC/HND or equivalent in mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering
• Experience working with a range of controllers and control systems
• Previous responsibility for managing health and safety systems (e.g. COSHH, As, PUWE)
• Experience of installing suspended ceilings
• Comfortable interacting with clients, suppliers, and ecosystem partners in a technical setting
• Knowledge of product safety testing
• Driving Licence

• Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence
• Willing to take on new challenges and learn from peers
• Available to work independently and meet project deadlines