HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer

Upfront Recruitment; Horsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Paid door-to-door travel

Enhanced overtime rates

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to progress

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking an HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer for a mobile role ideally based around Horsham, Dorking or Guildford. The position is full-time and permanent, offering a salary of £40,000–£50,000 per annum, plus enhanced overtime rates and a company van.

You will service, maintain and repair DX splits, VRF systems and chillers in commercial and residential settings, install equipment, diagnose faults and complete service records, with travel across Surrey and West Sussex and

Qualifications

• Experience in air conditioning servicing, maintenance and installation.
• F-Gas qualification.
• Able to work independently and with other engineers.
• Clear communication and a tidy, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair commercial and residential air conditioning systems.
• Install equipment, working independently or alongside another engineer.
• Work on DX splits, VRF systems, chillers and specialist cooling systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete service records.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Clear communication

Independent worker

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2

Job description

HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer

Salary and package: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, plus enhanced overtime rates and company van

Location: Mobile role, ideally based around Horsham, Dorking or Guildford or other within 1 hour of.

Full-time, permanent position

About the company

An established air conditioning contractor is looking for an HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer with experience in installation, servicing and maintenance.

The company has over 30 years in the industry, working with commercial and residential customers. Most work covers Surrey and West Sussex, with occasional London projects (2x per month).

The HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer will join a small, supportive team whose project managers started on the tools and understand the work involved.

Why join them

This HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer role offers a Monday-to-Friday working pattern, with only occasional weekend work.

As HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer, you will work on different systems and projects, with support from experienced colleagues and opportunities to develop your skills.

Benefits include:

• Company van.
• Paid door-to-door travel.
• Enhanced overtime rates for time beyond eight hours a day, including travel.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunities to progress within the business.

Central London travel is limited, typically around two visits in some months and none in others. Office visits are arranged as needed to collect equipment or materials and catch up with the team.

About the role

The HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer will:

• Service, maintain and repair commercial and residential air conditioning systems.
• Install equipment, working independently or alongside another engineer.
• Work on DX splits, VRF systems, chillers and specialist cooling systems from different manufacturers.
• Diagnose faults using practical servicing skills and electrical knowledge.
• Explain findings and repairs clearly to customers and complete service records.

Most work is within the usual coverage area, although occasional travel further afield may be required.

Candidate background

• Experience in air conditioning servicing, maintenance and installation.
• F-Gas qualification.
• Good electrical knowledge and fault-finding skills.
• Able to work independently and with other engineers.
• Clear communication and a tidy, professional approach to work.

A relevant City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 qualification is preferred. PASMA, First Aid and wider building services experience would be useful.

Summary

This HVAC / Air Conditioning Engineer position would suit someone who enjoys both installation and servicing and wants to develop their skills within an experienced team.