Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Engineer

UBT; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mechanical services provider is seeking a Commercial Air Conditioning & Ventilation Engineer to work across London and the Home Counties. You will perform HVAC maintenance, repairs, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have F-Gas certification, HVAC qualifications, and strong communication skills. This role offers paid travel, enhanced overtime rates, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel door-to-door

Enhanced overtime rates

Career development opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Holiday package of 23 days plus 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and reactive HVAC maintenance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with F-Gas regulations and refrigerant circuits.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance on air conditioning systems.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC system faults.
• Document all work via a mobile field system.
• Provide excellent customer service on-site.

Skills

Qualified HVAC engineer with commercial experience

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player with quality delivery

Education

City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas Cat 1

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

Overview

Commercial Air Conditioning & Ventilation Engineer
Location: Mobile role covering London & the Home Counties
Hours: 40 hours per week (overtime available)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience - includes paid travel door-to-door + enhanced overtime rates

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced HVAC professional looking to join a company where your skills are valued and your career can grow? We're a well-established and reputable mechanical services provider seeking a Commercial Air Conditioning & Ventilation Engineer to become a key part of our expanding team. This is a varied mobile role - no two days are the same. You'll be working across a diverse range of commercial sites, including office spaces, leisure centres, healthcare, and education facilities, ensuring a full and rewarding workload each week. You'll take the lead on planned maintenance, fault-finding, and reactive repairs on a wide range of HVAC systems, all while representing the business with professionalism and pride.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on air conditioning and ventilation systems (including AHUs)
• Diagnosing and repairing system faults and failures
• Pressure testing and recharging refrigerant circuits in line with F-Gas regulations
• Replacing defective components and carrying out upgrades where needed
• Checking and adjusting system controls (basic BMS knowledge required)
• Documenting all work via a mobile field system
• Providing clear updates and excellent customer service on-site
• Taking part in an on-call rota for out-of-hours support

What We're Looking For

We want someone who brings technical expertise with a customer-first mindset:

• Qualified HVAC engineer with proven commercial experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high safety standards
• Experience in both planned and reactive maintenance
• A proactive team player with the drive to deliver quality work

Requirements

• City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas Cat 1 (mandatory)
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card (or willingness to obtain)

Additional certifications such as IPAF and PASMA are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Paid travel door-to-door
• Overtime at enhanced rates - 1.5x hourly rate, 2x on Sundays & evenings
• Career development - ongoing training, including manufacturer courses
• Regular reviews every 6 months, with a focus on growth & progression
• A supportive team culture with recognition through Employee of the Month awards
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• A competitive salary package and plenty of opportunities to boost your earnings