HVAC Engineer

Manchester Arndale; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hapi app discounts

Wagestream early wage access

OCS Academy and digital learning

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland, a leading facilities management provider, seeks an HVAC technician with strong Air Handling Unit experience and ACS qualifications. You will perform maintenance on FCUs/HVAC systems, complete certifications, and uphold health and safety policies. This role is based in Glasgow with standard daytime hours.

Applicants should hold NVQ3/HVAC and CSCS, plus strong teamwork and communication skills. Experience in building services and a safety-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 in Heating/Ventilation/Mechanical/HVAC or equivalent.
• ACS Commercial Gas Qualifications COCN, CIGA, CORT, ICPN, CDGA, TPCP1/1A as a minimum.
• Experience in Facilities Management / Building Services.
• Good teamwork with excellent communication across all workforce levels.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance duties and ensure reports are completed within set time frames.
• Produce accurate documentation and keep records of statutory inspections up to date.
• Undertake minor quoted works from initiation through to completion and complete required tests and certification.
• Ensure all employees understand and follow Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Air Handling Unit experience

Communication skills

First Aid

Safety documentation

Education

NVQ Level 3 within Heating/Ventilation/Mechanical / HVAC or Equivalent Qualification

CSCS Skills card or equivalent qualification

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30

The successful candidates will have a strong Air Conditioning and Ventilation background, and be dealing with Fan Coil Units and Air Handling Units. Highly advantageous to have chiller and specialist AC experience.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• To undertake maintenance duties as required, making sure all reports are accurately completed within specific time frames.
• To produce accurate documentation as required and keep up-to-date records of statutory inspections.
• Undertake minor quoted works from the initial outset, through installation to completion as required whilst completing all required test certification.
• Ensuring all employees are aware of their obligations under the Health & Safety policy.

What are we looking for?

• NVQ Level 3 within Heating/Ventilation/Mechanical / HVAC or Equivalent Qualification.
• ACS Commercial Gas Qualifications COCN, CIGA, CORT, ICPN, CDGA, TPCP1/1A as a minimum.
• Experience working within Facilities Management / Building Services.
• Good team member with excellent communications skills with all levels of the workforce.
• Sound knowledge of understanding and developing safety documentation.
• First Aid.
• CSCS Skills card or equivalent qualification.
• Air Handling Unit experience is necessary.

Desirable but not essential:

• ACS Domestic Gas Qualifications CCN, CENWAT, CPA as a minimum.
• City and Guilds 2079-1 F-Gas Category 1.
• City and Guilds 7671 18th Edition.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.