HVAC Service Engineer
Location: Birmingham (field-based across the West Midlands)
Salary: £37,000 - £47,000 DOE
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, overtime, call-out, pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
An established HVAC company is recruiting an experienced HVAC Service Engineer to cover Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area. This is a service and maintenance-focused role working across commercial and light industrial environments.
The Role
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
Fault diagnosis across electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration components
Service and maintenance of:
Split & multi-split air conditioning systems
VRV / VRF systems
AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation systems
Heat pumps and chillers (experience dependent)
Leak detection, pressure testing, evacuation, and refrigerant charging
Completion of service reports, F-Gas records, and compliance documentation
Liaison with clients, site contacts, and support teams
Compliance with F-Gas regulations, health & safety, and site procedures
Participation in an on-call rota (typically 1 in 6-8)
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Proven experience as an HVAC or AC Service Engineer
F-Gas Category 1
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Good electrical and mechanical knowledge
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work independently in a mobile role
Desirable:
NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Experience with chillers, heat pumps, or BMS-controlled systems
18th Edition (BS7671)
IPAF / PASMA
Commercial service and maintenance background
Working Environment
Commercial and light industrial sites including offices, retail, healthcare, education, and distribution
Service-led role (no installation bias)
Strong technical and administrative support
Realistic workloads and organised call-out structure
Interested?
If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today.
Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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