HVAC Engineer

PRS; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Lead Mechanical & HVAC Engineer for a permanent position based in Blackburn. The role involves maintenance, repairs, and inspections of HVAC systems, along with responding to breakdown requests. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services and experience in a maintenance environment. A competitive salary of £38,500 - £41,000 PA is offered, with flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience of working on HVAC systems, AHUs, FCUs, and Water Hygiene Systems.
• Able to pass DBS checks.
• Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and inspections of mechanical & HVAC building services.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on relevant equipment.
• Respond to ad-hoc breakdown requests.

Skills

Maintenance environment

Mechanical systems knowledge

Experience with HVAC

PPM & Reactive Work

Plumbing Systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or Equivalent

Job description

Position: Lead Mechanical & HVAC Engineer

Type: Permanent (x2 Roles)

Location: Blackburn

Salary: £38,500 - £41,000 PA plus package

Mon‑Fri 40 hours per week. Flexibility with start and finish times. On call about once in 6 (with standby payment). Overtime available. Based out of Blackburn.

Responsibilities

• To undertake a proactive role in carrying out maintenance, repairs and inspection of mechanical & HVAC building services. All in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance.
• Represent in a respectful and professional manner.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical and associated building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.
• Respond in a timely manner to ad‑hoc breakdown requests as identified by supervisor / manager or as a minimum, as per site contract.
• Assist in carrying out installation work involved in minor upgrading and adaptation works.
• Assist in carrying out systematic fault finding in a logical and safe manner on malfunctioning equipment.
• Carry out duties in accordance with safe working practices within statutory and Company guidelines.
• Safely operate all types of access equipment, hand and power tools in accordance with health & safety and manufacturers' guidelines.
• Ensure the correct use of personal protective equipment and adherence to health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Maintain records as and when appropriate and as required, whether written or electronic.
• Willingness to assist and work flexibly with other trades/colleagues.
• After a qualifying period take part in the callout/standby rota.
• Undertake training where necessary to learn other skills and to maintain and develop the requirements of the service.
• Carry out risk assessments on‑site as instructed by supervisor / manager.
• Diligently complete all required job cards and other work‑related paperwork to the required standard.
• Complete work within the allotted timeframes.
• Carry out any other identified tasks commensurate with role.

Qualifications

• Previously worked within a maintenance environment.
• NVQ Level 3 in Maintenance Services or Equivalent.
• Experience of working on or with AHU's, FCU's, LTHW, Pumps, Pipework, Valves, Chilled and Portable Water Systems and Water Hygiene Systems, Air Conditioning (for the HVAC role).
• PPM & Reactive Work.
• Ideally former Authorised Person Mechanical Systems (or a desire to reach this).
• Worked on Steam Systems (desirable for the Mech role).
• Work on Plumbing Systems.
• Able to pass DBS checks.

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PRS are a leading specialist recruitment and search & selection consultancy within the Building Services, FM and Support Sectors.

Please note if you have not heard from us within 5 days, then your application has not been successful.

PRS is an equal opportunities employer.