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.
Key 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 preventive 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
What You'll Bring
* 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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