HVAC Engineer

Talent Finder; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company phone

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Talent Finder in Leeds is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to join a growing division. The role is hands-on, involving ventilation installation and ductwork fabrication across varied commercial and industrial projects. You will work with the HVAC team to deliver high-quality installations, ensuring safety and workmanship standards.

The position is based in West Yorkshire with occasional nationwide travel and up to 6 weeks away. Normal hours are 8 hours daily, with some evenings as required.

Qualifications

• Proven ventilation/HVAC installation experience on commercial, industrial or residential projects.
• Skilled in installing plastic ductwork and fabricated sheet metal ductwork.
• Able to read mechanical drawings and set out installations to avoid clashes.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable, safety-conscious approach.

Responsibilities

• Install plastic and galvanized ductwork including extract, supply, MVHR, VRF and general ventilation.
• Measure, cut, join, and assemble duct sections to spec with proper fit and sealing.
• Read mechanical drawings, schedules and specs to plan installations.
• Set out routes and coordinate with other trades to avoid clashes.
• Install ductwork supports, hangers and brackets per DW144/DW172 standards.
• Fit ductwork accessories such as dampers, grilles, diffusers, and flexible connections.
• Support installation of AHUs, FCUs and MVHR units.
• Assist with testing, commissioning, and air balancing activities.
• Work with the HVAC team to keep projects on programme.

Skills

Ventilation installation

Ductwork fabrication

Reading drawings

UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Duct fabrication tools

Measuring tools

Job description

HVAC Engineer | Leeds | Full Time | £30,000£38,000 Per Annum

Our client is an established independent Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) contractor based in Leeds, delivering building services across the commercial, industrial, healthcare, education and residential sectors.

Founded in 2014, they have delivered 237+ projects with 85% repeat business and have a growing HVAC division.

This is a newly created position as part of the continued expansion of the HVAC division, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to join a growing team and play an important role in its development.

The Role

They are looking for an experienced Ventilation Engineer / Ventilation Installer to join their growing HVAC division. This is a hands-on trade role involving the fitting and fabrication of ductwork systems across a wide variety of projects.

Youll work alongside the HVAC Divisional Lead and HVAC Engineer, as well as wider teams of plumbers, electricians and heating engineers, to deliver ductwork installations to high standards of quality, safety and workmanship.

The role is primarily based on local West Yorkshire projects, with occasional nationwide projects requiring travel and away work of up to 6 weeks. Normal working hours are 8 hours per day, with occasional evening work as required.

Current projects include an office block in Harrogate, a new laundry room for the English FA at St Georges Park, an apartment refurbishment in Headingley and a large development in Shipley, giving you the opportunity to work across a varied range of commercial and specialist environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install both plastic and fabricated galvanised metal ductwork systems, including extract, supply, MVHR, VRF and general ventilation ductwork
• Accurately measure, cut, join and piece together ductwork sections, bends, transformations and fittings, ensuring correct fit, alignment and sealing to specification
• Read and interpret mechanical/ductwork drawings, installation schedules and specifications
• Set out ductwork routes and coordinate with other trades to identify and avoid clashes
• Install ductwork supports, hangers and brackets in line with specification, DW144/DW172 good practice and quality standards
• Fit associated ductwork ancillaries, including dampers, grilles, diffusers, flexible connections and attenuators
• Support fitting of AHUs, fan coil units and MVHR units
• Support pressure testing, leakage testing, commissioning and air balancing activities as required
• Work closely with the HVAC Divisional Lead and HVAC Engineer to keep projects on programme
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area and comply with health & safety regulations, RAMS and quality procedures
• Liaise confidently with site management, other trades and clients
• Complete accurate site paperwork, including timesheets, test/inspection records and snagging documentation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider HVAC team

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a ventilation installer / HVAC engineer on commercial, industrial or residential M&E / HVAC projects
• Skilled in installing both plastic ductwork systems and traditional fabricated (sheet metal) ductwork
• Confident reading and interpreting technical/mechanical drawings and setting out installations to avoid clashes with other services
• Good working knowledge of ductwork accessories, including dampers, grilles, diffusers and flexible connections
• Competent with the hand and power tools used in ductwork installation
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to quality workmanship
• Good communication skills and comfortable working as part of a small, close-knit and growing team
• Reliable, safety-conscious and punctual, with the professionalism to represent the business on client sites
• A genuine team-player mentality and willingness to work collaboratively with others

Desirable

• F-Gas qualification, or working towards one
• CSCS card
• IPAF and/or PASMA (working at height)
• Experience installing MVHR, VRF or air handling unit systems
• Basic knowledge of duct sizing or design principles
• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior installers

Whats In It For You

• £30,000£38,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Potential for a higher salary for an exceptional candidate who can demonstrate the additional value they can bring to the HVAC division
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Company phone
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, plus your birthday if midweek
• Genuine opportunity to grow within a respected, expanding HVAC division
• Clear progression opportunities, with engineers able to progress into Lead Engineer, Contracts Manager and ultimately Divisional Lead positions
• Opportunities to develop away from the tools into office-based roles across pre-construction, project management, design or aftercare

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ventilation or HVAC professional who wants to join a growing business, work on varied and interesting projects, and build a long-term career within an expanding division.

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