Field HVAC Engineer – VRF/VR & Chillers (Mobile)

Office Owls Recruitment Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commercial van provided

Fuel card

Personal use allowance options

25 Days holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Private Medical care

Ongoing manufacturer-led training and

Job summary

Office Owls Recruitment Limited seeks a fully qualified Mobile Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer to join our field operations team. You will perform PPM, fault diagnosis, reactive repairs, and minor installations across a wide portfolio of commercial sites.

You will work on VRV/VRF systems, split units, multi-splits, chillers, and AHUs, serving clients in retail, healthcare, corporate, and leisure sectors. A full UK driving licence and F-Gas certification are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (or equivalent Level 3 diploma).
• City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas Category 1 certificate.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to pass standard security screenings and an Enhanced DBS check.
• Extensive experience in a mobile role working on commercial HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled PPM visits and complete mandatory F-Gas compliance checks across commercial systems.
• Respond to emergency call-outs to troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical faults, achieving first-time fixes wherever possible.
• Carry out minor system replacements, retrofits, and equipment upgrades across major equipment manufacturers.
• Serve as a technical point of contact on site, providing clear recommendations on system efficiency, remedial work, and asset lifecycles.
• Ensure strict adherence to safe working practices, RAMS, dynamic risk assessments, and environmental standards.
• Participate in a scheduled standby/call-out rota to support urgent client requirements.
• Complete detailed service sheets and asset logs on company handheld devices immediately following site visits.

Skills

Valid UK Driving Licence

Enhanced DBS check

Mobile field service experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas Category 1

Job description

Office Owls Recruitment Limited seeks a fully qualified Mobile Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Engineer to join our field operations team. You will perform PPM, fault diagnosis, reactive repairs, and minor installations across a wide portfolio of commercial sites.

You will work on VRV/VRF systems, split units, multi-splits, chillers, and AHUs, serving clients in retail, healthcare, corporate, and leisure sectors. A full UK driving licence and F-Gas certification are required.