HVAC Engineer

Location:

Field-Based – Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Swindon and Bristol Salary: £38,000–£42,000 per annum Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Hours:

45 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, with flexibility required

Start Date:

Immediate Benefits:
Company van, pension scheme, uniform, tools, equipment and company mobile phone. About the Company The company is an established HVAC contractor with over 25 years of experience, operating from bases in Hereford and Southampton. It specialises in the design, installation, servicing and maintenance of air conditioning, Refrigeration, process cooling, ventilation and heating systems. Its customers span manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, higher education and healthcare, including environments where reliable, business-critical equipment requires consistent maintenance, emergency support and carefully planned repairs or replacements.

Due to continued business expansion, the company is recruiting an additional Air Conditioning Service & Maintenance Engineer to strengthen its existing team.

The Role The successful candidate will carry out planned preventative maintenance, routine servicing, fault diagnosis and reactive repairs across a variety of commercial and industrial customer sites. The position is field-based, with door-to-door travel covering Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Swindon and Bristol. The engineer will manage daily site visits, maintain accurate service records and ensure all work meets relevant safety standards and F-Gas requirements.

The role also includes an out-of-hours call-out rota, (1week in 10) overtime and occasional overnight stays when required. Some customer sites are subject to security restrictions, requiring appropriate security clearance. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are mandatory.

Key Responsibilities Service, maintain and repair air conditioning systems across commercial and industrial sites. Complete planned preventative maintenance and respond to reactive maintenance requests. Diagnose technical faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise equipment downtime. Work on ventilation and process cooling systems where required. Identify potential equipment issues and recommend suitable repair or replacement solutions. Handle refrigerants in accordance with applicable F-Gas regulations.

Complete service reports, job sheets and maintenance documentation accurately on electronic reports. Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives. Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments and site-specific requirements. Maintain company vehicles, tools and equipment in good working order. Participate in the designated out-of-hours call-out rota. Essential Requirements Minimum of 2 years' HVAC experience . Previous experience in air conditioning servicing and maintenance.

Valid F-Gas Certificate. Full, valid UK driving licence. Good technical knowledge of HVAC systems, fault-finding and maintenance procedures. Ability to work independently and organise a field-based workload. Strong communication, problem-solving and customer service skills. Good written English for completing service documentation. Right to work in the United Kingdom. Willingness to travel, undertake occasional overnight stays and work overtime when required.

Willingness to undergo security clearance and enhanced DBS checks where necessary. Willingness to undergo Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks which are mandatory for this role. Desirable: GCSEs or equivalent, experience in commercial HVAC environments, and knowledge of systems used in manufacturing, pharmaceutical or healthcare facilities. Working Hours and Call-Out Arrangements Working week: 45 hours.

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