HVAC Engineer

SF Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HVAC and building services industry is seeking a qualified F-Gas Engineer for a field-based role covering South Essex to Kent. The position involves diagnosing faults, conducting maintenance, and ensuring HVAC systems are compliant and performing optimally. Ideal candidates will have FGAS certification and a strong background in servicing and repair, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong competence in delivering PPM and service work.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and delivering effective, safe repairs.
• Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing.
• Managing your own schedule and working independently.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Diagnostic skills

Education

FGAS certification (Category 1 preferred)

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

GBP40,000 – GBP45,000 + Van + Benefits
South Essex to Kent (Field–Based Role)
Our client is a well–established name in the HVAC and building services industry, known for delivering high–quality maintenance and support to commercial clients across South Essex and Kent. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of contracts, they're looking to add a fully qualified F–Gas Engineer to their expert team.
Whether you're fault–finding, delivering preventative maintenance, or replacing PCBs, your technical skill and problem–solving mindset will be truly valued.

The Role – Technical, Varied, and Key to Client Success
You'll play a crucial role in keeping commercial HVAC systems safe, compliant, and performing at their best. This is a field–based role covering a range of commercial sites, offering a mix of service, maintenance, repair–and occasional installation work.

Your responsibilities will include:
– Diagnosing faults and delivering effective, safe repairs
– Carrying out leak detection, pressure testing, and PCB replacements
– Conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing
– Managing your own schedule and working independently
– Liaising professionally with clients and reporting to internal teams
Installation experience is welcome but not essential.

What We're Looking For
We're seeking a self–motivated, hands–on engineer with a strong foundation in HVAC servicing and repair. Someone who takes pride in doing the job right and communicates well with clients.
You'll need:
– FGAS certification (Category 1 preferred)
– Minimum 2 years of relevant industry experience
– Strong fault–finding and diagnostic skills
– Competence in delivering PPM and service work
– Full UK driving licence
– Your own basic hand tools