Chiller Service Engineer

Johnson Controls; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Premium overtime rates

Standby allowance

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

PPE and equipment

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Training & progression

Job summary

Johnson Controls in the South West seeks an experienced Mobile Chiller Service Technician to service and repair air-cooled chillers across Plymouth, Exeter, and Bridgwater. You will diagnose faults, perform planned maintenance, and implement improvements while adhering to safety standards.

Join a market-leading organisation with comprehensive benefits and structured career progression; extensive HVAC training; and the opportunity to work independently or as part of a service team to deliver

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in HVAC or equivalent (Level 3 desirable).
• F-Gas 2079 Category 1 certification.
• Knowledge of chillers, DX, split, VRV, AHUs and ventilation equipment.
• Experience with York, Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric.
• Electrical and controls experience including fault finding and rectification.
• Ability to read technical docs, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair air-cooled chillers across the South West.
• Diagnose faults, perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Complete repairs and recommend equipment improvements.
• Work independently and as part of a wider service team, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service in line with agreements and safety standards.

Skills

F-Gas 2079 Category 1

Chillers knowledge

Electrical & controls

Reading diagrams

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in HVAC or equivalent (Level 3 desirable)

Job description

Mobile Chiller Service Technician - Plymouth - Exeter - Bridgwater | Full-time | Permanent

At Johnson Controls, we're redefining how buildings perform, making them smarter, healthier, and more sustainable. We are looking for an experienced Chiller Service Technician to join our growing South West team.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and premium overtime rates
• Standby allowance and call-out payments
• Company vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and specialist equipment
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Pension, life assurance, and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
• Industry-leading training and development opportunities
• Structured career progression pathways

What you will do

As a Chiller Service Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing air-cooled chillers across the South West. You will diagnose faults, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), complete repairs, and recommend equipment improvements where appropriate. You will work independently and as part of a wider service team, ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while delivering excellent customer service. All work must be completed in line with customer agreements, company procedures, and health and safety standards.

What we look for

• NVQ Level 2 in HVAC or equivalent qualification (Level 3 desirable)
• F-Gas 2079 Category 1 certification
• Strong knowledge of chillers, DX, split, VRV systems, AHUs, and ventilation equipment
• Experience working with manufacturers such as York, Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Hitachi, and Mitsubishi Electric
• Electrical and controls experience, including fault finding and rectification
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence

Join a market-leading organisation where your contribution is valued, your development is supported, and your career can thrive.

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings

Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most.

Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.

At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.