HVAC Engineer

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Equans is looking for a HVAC Engineer working on the Knowsley Schools contract in Liverpool. This is a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week with a competitive salary and benefits package.

General overview of the role and responsibilities as described below.

• Accountable for ensuring all spaces, environmental/temperature control rooms and equipment are available for end users, keeping downtime to a minimum during breakdowns.
• Fault find on all A/C units, refrigeration systems and chiller plant on site.
• Maintain the site’s F-Gas logbook; record losses, recoveries and additions appropriately.
• Maintain and operate portable and fixed air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Plan, oversee and work with subcontractors during service visits for refrigeration systems.
• Recover, repair, pressure test, vacuum dehydrate, charge and re-commission A/C units as required.
• Undertake other engineering tasks as required by the Account Manager or Technical Services Manager.
• Ensure that PPM and Reactive jobs are processed; diagnose defects and report them; repair faults in a timely and budget-conscious manner.
• Complete daily job sheets and PPM logs via PDA/tablet in real time using CAFM systems.
• Be a member of the on-call rota for the contract.

• Respond in a timely manner to verbal and written requests.
• Coordinate quotations with the contract manager; use preferred suppliers where possible.

• Support the Helpdesk in servicing and breakdowns; be available for out-of-hours call-out support for the contract.

• Achieve appointment as Refrigeration Responsible and Competent Person.
• Complete all operational logs, F-gas reports and job sheets via CAFM and compliance systems.
• Produce information for quotations; production and collation of Condition / Dilapidation Reports; complete accident/near-miss reports in a timely manner.
• Inform the site supervisor immediately if dangerous circumstances occur; complete electronic reports for compliance.

• Work to the company health and safety policy; ensure PPE is safe to use.
• Ensure test equipment is within calibration; follow Method Statements & Risk Assessments for all works.

Work to a high standard of Building Maintenance; produce high-quality reports of findings. The role involves being the face of Equans, so smart appearance and ability to discuss findings with others is required.

• Chillers – wet and dry systems; cold rooms and freezers; air conditioning systems (VAV, VRV, FAT boxes); cooling towers; air handling units; pumps; water treatment; building management system; control system.
• Maintain all documentation and records to the highest standard; understand contracts and obligations; project a professional image of Equans to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as directed by Line Management; operate in accordance with Best Practice, Equal Opportunities, diversity, health and safety policies; represent Equans professionally.

• Recognised EITB or CITB apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• Minimum air conditioning engineer qualifications to NVQ level 2; fully conversant with major manufacturers’ systems and equipment.
• 18th Edition; fault-finding and practical skills; ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team; strong Excel and IT skills; driving license essential.

• Competitive salary and benefits package including 24 days annual leave (increasing to 25 after 1 year) plus public holidays.
• Life Cover of 1.5 times annual salary; employee discounts; gym membership and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Holiday purchase scheme; 2 CSR days per year; diverse learning opportunities, professional qualifications and support programs.
• Employee referral rewards; access to employee networks (WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, Disability Network).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and mental wellbeing app.

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees in 50+ countries and a turnover over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district and embedded energy, and decentralised renewables. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Relocation is not offered; some roles may require a Disclosure check as noted in the role requirements.

Agency involvement is not required. All related inquiries should come to the resourcing team.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

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