HVAC Engineer M​/F

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Your Role

This role offers a great opportunity to join a high-performance aerospace environment as a key technical expert in refrigeration and HVAC systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring system reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement across site operations. This is a hands-on and strategic position combining technical expertise, contractor management, and optimisation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

-Act as the subject matter expert for all refrigeration and air conditioning systems across the site(s)
-Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of refrigeration plant, AC systems, and cooling towers
-Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards (e.g. F-Gas, pressure systems, water hygiene/legionella control)
-Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategies
-Manage and oversee specialist contractors, ensuring quality, value for money, and adherence to scope
-Review and challenge contractor quotations and scopes of work to control costs
-Lead fault diagnosis and provide technical support for complex system issues
-Maintain accurate records, certification, and compliance documentation
-Support audits and inspections, ensuring all systems meet regulatory and internal standards
-Identify opportunities for system optimisation, energy efficiency, and cost reduction
-Provide technical guidance and support to the wider engineering team

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?
A global presence:
Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment:
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