Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning Engineer

Universal Business Team; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable mechanical services provider is seeking a Commercial Air Conditioning & Ventilation Engineer for a mobile role across London and the Home Counties. The position involves planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs on HVAC systems at various commercial sites. Ideal candidates are qualified HVAC engineers with strong customer service skills and attention to detail. This role offers paid travel, enhanced overtime rates, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid travel door-to-door

Overtime at enhanced rates

Career development opportunities

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Qualified HVAC engineer with proven commercial experience.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in high safety standards.
• Experience in both planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults and failures.
• Documenting all work via a mobile field system.
• Providing clear updates and excellent customer service on-site.

Skills

Technical expertise

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

City & Guilds 2079 F-Gas Cat 1

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

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

• 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.

We believe in rewarding our engineers for their skills, dedication, and hard work. You can expect:

• 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