HVAC Technician
Rail | Contract (1 Year)
F-Gas Certification (Essential)
Brazing Certification (Essential)
Salary: £32.89 Umbrella
Contract: 1 year programme
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: 50 hours per week (07:00 - 17:00)
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major rail programme, supporting HVAC systems on modern rolling stock.
This role offers strong stability in the contract market and the chance to build valuable experience within the rail sector.
The Role
Working as part of the service and maintenance function, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and maintaining HVAC systems on trains and within depot environments.
This is a hands-on role where you will work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team on live operational sites.
The role will also involve full strip-down, rebuild, and reinstallation of HVAC units, including brazing, re-gassing, and system testing.
Key Responsibilities
Removal of HVAC units from rolling stock for overhaul
Strip-down of units including de-gassing refrigerant systems
Rebuild and reassembly including brazing of copper pipework
Re-gassing of systems and leak testing
Reinstallation and functional testing of HVAC units
Repair and replacement of refrigeration pipework and components
What We Are Looking For
In-date F-Gas certification (essential)
In-date Brazing certification (essential)
Experience in service, maintenance, fault finding, or overhaul environments
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Experience with refrigerant systems, pipework, and system rebuilds
Full UK driving licence
Who This Role Suits
HVAC engineers with F-Gas and brazing certifications
Electricians with experience on HVAC systems
Engineers who enjoy fault finding and hands-on rebuild work
Technicians seeking stable, well-paid contract work
Looking for your next role within the rail sector - Apply today and play a key role in shaping the future of rail freight.
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