HVAC Engineer - Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

£40,000 per annum upon permanent appointment

Initial Pay Rate: £25.00 per hour

Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm | Immediate Start

Facilities Management | HVAC | Air Conditioning | Mechanical Maintenance | F-Gas Compliance

We are recruiting for an experienced HVAC Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer to support the planned, reactive and preventative maintenance of HVAC systems and associated building services across a large commercial and industrial site in Northamptonshire.

This is an urgent temp-to-perm opportunity offering an immediate start for a technically competent engineer with strong maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated mechanical systems.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking a long-term role within a facilities management environment, with an initial temporary assignment paying £25.00 per hour before transitioning into a permanent position paying £40,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HVAC or air conditioning maintenance, hold the relevant F-Gas Category I certification and possess City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications or equivalent NVQs.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on HVAC systems, air conditioning equipment and associated mechanical building services.
• Undertake reactive maintenance activities and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, faults and service requests.
• Diagnose faults across HVAC and air conditioning systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.
• Inspect, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, cooling and air conditioning equipment to ensure optimum performance.
• Complete routine inspections of mechanical plant, equipment and building services to identify defects, deterioration and potential system failures.
• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, site procedures and industry best practice.
• Respond efficiently to reactive maintenance requests, minimising equipment downtime and disruption to site operations.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend appropriate remedial actions to improve equipment reliability and system performance.
• Complete all planned and reactive maintenance tasks within the required timescales and to the expected quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, test results and completed work orders.
• Update relevant maintenance management systems and CAFM systems where required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Follow permit-to-work procedures, method statements and site-specific safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with F-Gas regulations, refrigerant handling requirements and relevant environmental legislation.
• Carry out refrigerant-related work in accordance with appropriate qualifications, certification and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, reliability and performance of HVAC and air conditioning systems.
• Support the effective operation of building services, ensuring systems remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Facilities Management team, fellow engineers and other maintenance personnel.
• Liaise professionally with site representatives, contractors and other stakeholders when coordinating maintenance activities.
• Identify and report requirements for replacement components, spare parts, materials and specialist contractor support.
• Support planned maintenance schedules and help ensure statutory and preventative maintenance tasks are completed on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Identify potential operational risks, equipment defects and safety concerns, escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment throughout all maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with site standards, operational procedures and relevant technical requirements.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance responsibilities effectively, prioritising work according to urgency, safety and operational impact.
• Undertake other…