Position Title:
Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Technician
Reference:
London-2026-029
Location:
U.S. Embassy London
Closing Date:
May 21, 2026
Work Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Salary:
£49,868 gross starting salary per annum
Benefits:
Bi-weekly salary payments
Merit Based Compensation (Performance Related Pay awards)
Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance Plans
U.S. Embassy Group Personal Pension Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Annual and Sick Leave
UK and U.S. paid public holidays
Season Ticket Loan (Transportation)
Training opportunities & personal development
Restaurant facility
On-site Gym
On-site Metro Bank
When systems fail, experts step up. Is that you?
The U.S. Embassy Londons Facility Management section is looking for a skilled HVAC Technician who thrives when the pressures on and systems need saving. If youre the person everyone calls when mechanical systems break down, and you have the commercial and residential HVAC expertise to back it up, this is your moment.
Join a dynamic team maintaining cutting-edge HVAC systems across the iconic London Embassy and all U.S. Government-owned properties. No two days are the same, duties will include:
- Root cause analysis on air conditioning, refrigeration systems, and controls.
- Work on air/water cooled chillers, direct expansion units, split systems, heat pumps, VAVs, and commercial refrigeration.
- Design and implement various HVAC solutions.
- Handle refrigerants according to regulations.
- Fault-finding and repairs across all installations.
- Scheduled and emergency maintenance to ensure 24/7 operational excellence.
What Were Looking For:
- Proven experience in maintenance and repair of commercial and residential HVAC systems.
- Technical expertise with chillers, heat pumps, refrigeration, and control systems.
- Flexibility Shift work and emergency call-out rotation required.
- Problem-solver mentality Youre calm under pressure and solutions-focused.
Work at one of Londons most prestigious locations, supporting critical U.S. Government operations. Be part of a team where your skills directly impact mission success, and where every day brings new challenges to conquer.
Apply now and become the HVAC expert the U.S. Embassy London depends on.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
EDUCATION:
Completion of Secondary School is required.
Successful completion of specialised vocational training program from an accredited institute recognised as producing journeyman level HVAC mechanical technicians and mechanical system specialist trained in the maintenance of commercial or industrial buildings/facilities (a portion of the training must be in HVAC the interfacing with Building Automated Systems Technology).
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of 3 years experience at the journeyman level in the installation, repair, and maintenance of commercial HVAC and/or other mechanical system digital building controls with interfacing to the building automation systems. Work experience must show a progression of increased responsibility, and the ability to repair complex equipment, components, and systems.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS & ABILITIES:
A successful candidate will have a broad knowledge in the operation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and residential HVAC equipment and systems. Must have a valid, current UK/EU/EEA driver licence for cat B vehicles up to 3,500 KG or an equivalent licence.
LANGUAGE:
Good working knowledge of English Language written/speaking/reading. In order to translate local technical information, contract documents, and correspondence from the local language into English for the supervisory Building Engineer and the Deputy Facility Manager. ( This may be tested ).
ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS FOR THIS VACANCY MUST SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION VIA THE ELECTRONIC RECRUITMENT APPLICATION (ERA) THIS CAN BE DONE BY SELECTING THE APPLY BUTTON SHOWN.
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