HVAC Engineer

Winner Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Job summary

Winner Recruitment is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to join a facilities management team at a large distribution centre in Gateshead.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems, ensure safety and compliance, and work with a dedicated engineering team to keep services running. The role is permanent and site-based with a Monday–Friday schedule, offering a salary of £43,000 per year and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, industrial or FM environments.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems (air conditioning, ventilation, mechanical plant).
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance.
• Able to fault find, diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Good understanding of building services and maintenance environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently on site.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs across heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• Service, inspect and maintain HVAC plant and connected systems.

Skills

HVAC systems

Maintenance & repair

Fault diagnosis

On-site work

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in HVAC or Building Services

Tools

F-Gas qualification

Job description

HVAC Engineer

Location: Gateshead

Salary: £43,000 per annum

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30

Contract Type: Permanent

Sector: Facilities Management

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HVAC Engineer to join a facilities management team working within a large distribution centre in Gateshead.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HVAC professional to join a stable, site-based role with a leading facilities management provider. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a range of HVAC systems and associated building services, ensuring the site remains operational, safe, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs across heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment
• Service, inspect, and maintain HVAC plant and associated mechanical systems
• Maintain and repair AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems, pumps, valves, and associated equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and carry out effective fault finding to minimise disruption to site operations
• Complete maintenance records, job sheets, and reports accurately
• Work closely with the wider engineering team and site management to ensure service levels are maintained
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with health & safety procedures and site requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an HVAC Engineer within a commercial, industrial, or FM environment
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, including air conditioning, ventilation, and mechanical plant
• Experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance
• Ability to fault find, diagnose, and resolve technical issues efficiently
• Good understanding of building services and maintenance environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently on site

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical Engineering, or Building Services
• F-Gas qualification essential
• Relevant HVAC/refrigeration qualifications desirable

Package & Benefits

• Salary of £43,000 per annum
• Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30 working hours
• Permanent, site-based position
• Working within a large distribution centre environment
• Long-term career opportunity with a leading facilities management provider
• Training and development opportunities available