Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.
Position
HVAC Engineer – Starting salary: £44,567.17
Benefits
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Comprehensive health cash plan
* Flexible working options
* Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
* Early finish on Fridays
* Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
* Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant etc.
* Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies
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.
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 & 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
Qualifications
* Experience in industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems, ideally including large chillers and complex installations
* Solid understanding of regulatory compliance (F‑Gas, pressure systems, water hygiene/legionella)
* Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and act as a subject matter expert
* Experience in managing contractors, including reviewing and challenging quotations
* A proactive mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvement and optimise system performance
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