Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced HVAC Service Engineer to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.
Location:Leicester, Leicestershire. (UK Wide Travel Required)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, plus overtime (Weekdays & Saturdays at 1.5x, Sundays & Bank Holidays at 2x)
About The Company:
They are a mechanical service contracting business with roots in Leicestershire since 1982, they have established a reputation for excellence in the HVAC industry. They have extensive experience in the design and installation of air conditioning and ventilation systems, particularly in the healthcare and medical imaging sectors. Their expansion into Havant, Hampshire, and their continuous investment in professional staff, training, and technology reflect their commitment to meeting the increasingly complex and varied needs of their clients.
They are now looking to recruit an experienced HVAC Service Engineer to join their busy team.
About The Role:
They are seeking a skilled, dependable and experienced HVAC Engineer to join their team on a permanent, mobile basis. The role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, and repair of HVAC systems across commercial, medical, retail, education, offices and industrial sites. You will work independently, travelling between client locations, ensuring all systems are operating efficiently and safely while delivering a high standard of customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrics and controls and will be able to complete high-standard service and maintenance work. Participation in an on-call rota will be required due to the criticality of the work
Main Duties:
Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on air conditioning and cooling systems.
Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on chillers, AHUs, split systems, ventilation and DX systems.
Maintain comprehensive records of HVAC equipment, including F-Gas compliance.
Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and safely
Collaborate with electrical and building services teams, including BMS (Building Management Systems).
Provide technical advice and recommendations on AC and cooling systems where necessary.
Willingness to travel nationwide and occasionally stay overnight.
Complete job sheets, reports, and documentation accurately and on time
Liaise professionally with clients, site teams, and the company helpdesk.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 4 years' experience in planned preventive maintenance, service and reactive air conditioning maintenance.
Expertise in air conditioning, chiller, and DX system maintenance.
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills and experience in general building services.
Strong customer-facing skills; articulate and presentable.
IT literate, with good data-keeping skills (F-Gas record management).
Relevant qualifications (C&G/NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration).
F-Gas 2079 certification (safe handling of refrigerants).
Valid UK driving licence.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable Skills:
Experience working with medical imaging equipment and cooling systems.
Familiarity with NHS and private medical facilities.
Additional electrical and BMS experience.
Manufacturer training and certifications (additional training provided if needed).
Experience using job allocation systems (training will be provided).
IPAF, PASMA, First Aid
Gas Safe qualification (advantageous but not essential).
Benefits: Door-to-door travel, company van (with air conditioning and for personal use), fuel card, tools, PPE, and uniform. Competitive salary with overtime opportunities. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Ongoing training, upskilling, and certification support. Supportive and professional working environment.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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