Location: Derby (on-site)
If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.
Salary: £30,000£38,000 + benefits Sector: Engineering | Rail | Workshop
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am - 5pm / Fri: 8am - 2.30pm
Ready to get hands-on with rail HVAC systems that keep the UK moving?
Were looking for a mechanically minded HVAC Technician to join a well-established and rapidly expanding engineering firm in Derby. With fresh investment and a strong pipeline of rail projects, this is a great time to join a business thats growing, developing its people, and modernising its workshop operations.
Why This Role?
Youll be part of a skilled, supportive team working on critical rail infrastructure. With ongoing investment in facilities, tooling, and training, this is a workshop where quality matters and your contribution counts. If you take pride in doing things right the first time, enjoy structured environments, and want to grow your technical skills in a specialist sector
this is your platform.
What Youll Be Doing
Stripping down, inspecting, and rebuilding HVAC units for rail applications
Following detailed work instructions and overhaul scopes with accuracy
Operating basic engineering machinery and hand tools
Maintaining workshop safety, cleanliness, and quality standards
Collaborating across departments and contributing to process improvements
What Youll Bring
Solid experience in mechanical fitting and HVAC troubleshooting
Familiarity with F-Gas products and brazing techniques
Ability to read technical drawings and follow structured processes
A sharp eye for detail and a team-first mindset
Bonus points for:
FGAS certification
Previous experience in the rail sector
Whats Next?
Send us your CV through and details and we will give you a call to go through the role in more detail. Dont have an up-to-date CV? Dont worry, we can sort that out later.
About 1492 Search
In a nutshell
We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and thats why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand!
We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.
1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability.
Tagged as: hvac, rail, tooling, workshop
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