Hvac Engineer

Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd.; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime available

Pension

Funded training

Job summary

Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd. is recruiting an experienced HVAC Engineer on behalf of our established facilities management client. This is a mobile role covering Leeds, offering a permanent, full-time contract with a competitive package.

You will own HVAC plant across assigned sites, performing planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and energy optimisation in occupied residential and education environments. A strong customer-focused approach and clear field reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Refrigeration and/or AC.
• F-Gas Category 1 certification is essential.
• Proven experience maintaining commercial HVAC plant (AHUs, VRF/VRV, ventilation).
• Electrical fault-finding and safe isolation on HVAC equipment.
• Full UK driving licence and valid CSCS/ECS/JIB or equivalent.
• Right to work in the UK and willing to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment including AHUs, MVHR, MEV and VRF/VRF units.
• Diagnose and repair reactive faults on HVAC, electrical and control systems within agreed timescales.
• Perform leak checking and charging under F-Gas guidance and maintain refrigerant records.
• Replace filters, belts, bearings and other components; balance airflow where required.
• Use BMS/local controls to identify faults and optimise plant performance and energy use.
• Support minor installations, replacements and commissioning projects.
• Document work accurately in the mobile job management system with readings and photos.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

F-Gas certification

NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration & AC

Full UK driving licence

Mobile tech literacy

Customer-focused

Safety paperwork (RAMS)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration & AC

Tools

BMS systems

Mobile job management

Job description

Salary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Location: Mobile role covering LEEDS

Package: Company van, fuel card, overtime, pension and funded training

Nelson Recruitment is recruiting an experienced HVAC Engineer on behalf of our established facilities management client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation and higher education sites.

You will take ownership of HVAC plant across your assigned sites, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant, efficient and reliable. The role suits a self-motivated engineer who is confident working independently, diagnosing faults and delivering a professional service in occupied residential environments.

Key responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, including AHUs, MVHR and MEV units, fan coil units, ventilation systems, split and VRF/VRV air conditioning and air source heat pumps.
• Diagnose and repair reactive faults on HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and control systems within agreed response times.
• Carry out F-Gas-compliant leak checking, recovery, charging and commissioning, maintaining accurate refrigerant records.
• Replace filters, belts, bearings, motors, dampers and other components, and complete airflow measurement and balancing where required.
• Use BMS and local controls to identify faults, adjust settings and improve plant performance and energy efficiency.
• Support minor installations, equipment replacement and commissioning projects.
• Record work accurately through the mobile job management system, including readings, photographs, defects and parts used.
• Work safely in line with RAMS, permits, safe isolation and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Liaise professionally with client teams, residents and contractors while minimising disruption.

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, HVAC or Mechanical Engineering Services.
• Current F-Gas Category 1 certification — this is essential.
• Proven experience maintaining commercial HVAC plant, including AHUs, split or VRF systems and ventilation equipment.
• Competence in electrical fault-finding and safe isolation on HVAC equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS, ECS, JIB or an equivalent skills card, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• A well-organised, customer-focused approach and confidence using mobile technology for job reporting.

Desirable experience

Experience with MVHR and MEV systems, air source heat pumps, BMS controls, ventilation hygiene requirements or manufacturer-specific equipment would be advantageous. Additional qualifications such as 18th Edition, IPAF or PASMA are also welcomed.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £45,000–£48,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Company van and fuel card for business use.
• Overtime available at enhanced rates.
• Funded refresher courses, manufacturer training and additional qualifications.
• Company pension scheme.
• Uniform, PPE and handheld job management device provided.
• Career progression into supervisory, technical lead and specialist roles.