Air Conditioning Engineer

SRS Recruitment Solutions; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer for their Railway Division. This role focuses on diagnosing and repairing air conditioning systems specifically for trains and tubes. With a competitive salary package of up to £47,000, this opportunity offers career progression and the chance to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary package

Overtime opportunities

Full benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on HVAC experience, preferably in rail HVAC.
• Strong refrigeration and air conditioning repair/commissioning skills.
• Proven electrical fault-finding abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair HVAC systems for railway applications.
• Support apprentices with training.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

HVAC experience

Refrigeration repair skills

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

FGAS certification

CITB Skills Card

Job description

Vacancy No 5344

Vacancy Title AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEER – RAILWAY DIVISION

Location : WIMBLEDON, SOUTH LONDON (FIXED POSITION)

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates must be within a comfortable commutable distance from Wimbledon – MAX 30-45 Minutes

Vacancy Description

Are you an experienced HVAC engineering professional ready to take your expertise into a specialised, high-impact environment and looking to grow your career with a leading name in the HVAC sector?

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, industry-respected company that’s redefining what excellence looks like in Air Conditioning and refrigeration.

The Company

Our client is an established and award-winning UK HVAC contractor and service provider based in South London, renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions in :

• Railway HVAC systems
• Chillers and compressors
• Refrigeration and air handling units
• Comfort cooling and critical ventilation technologies

Their reputation for professionalism, reliability, and technical excellence has been built over years of delivering value across high-end, mission-critical environments.

They believe in investing in people offering clear career progression, continued training, and the chance to be part of a collaborative, supportive team.

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a talented, hands‑on HVAC Engineer with experience in fault‑finding, repairs, and commissioning ideally within railway HVAC systems, however sound engineering experience with Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems is great. This is a specialist role with strong growth potential in a niche and evolving market.

You’ll be based out of the South London facility, working across various high-spec HVAC systems designed specifically for air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration on the railway sector specifically trains, tubes etc.

Job Purpose

To identify issues / fault finding, repairing and commissioning railway air conditioning equipment and systems.

Job dimensions

• Diagnose faults, repair, and commission HVAC systems for railway applications
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to high standards
• Complete testing, reports, and documentation efficiently and accurately
• Liaise with the Factory Manager and Service Support Team to maximise performance and response time
• Mentor apprentices through practical and verbal guidance
• Maintain safe working practices and uphold the company’s reputation on‑site
• Keep workspaces clean, organised, and compliant with safety standards

Duties

• Ad‑hoc repairs on various railway HVAC units.
• Offer appropriate support to apprentices through verbal and practical training.
• Cleaning HVAC units.
• Pre‑testing and post‑testing of HVAC units.
• Replacing various components from HVAC units.
• Completing test reports.
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy.
• Review and update overhaul / repair specifications.

Knowledge and skills

• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on HVAC experience (rail HVAC experience highly advantageous)
• Strong refrigeration and air conditioning repair / commissioning skills
• Proven electrical fault‑finding abilities
• FGAS certification (essential)
• CITB Skills Card
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and technical accuracy
• Computer literate with solid communication skills
• A self-starter with a proactive, team‑focused mindset

Why Join?

Be part of a company that’s investing in innovation and people

Work on specialist railway HVAC systems - a rare and rewarding niche

Enjoy career progression opportunities in a growing business

Collaborate with expert engineers, technicians, and support teams

Competitive salary and benefits package

SALARY & BENEFITS

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY PACKAGE (UP TO £47,000 D.O.E) + OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES + FULL BENEFITS