Hvac Engineer

Elite People Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Pension enrollment

Overtime paid

Travel paid door to door

Job summary

Elite People Ltd is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning/HVAC Engineer to service commercial sites across the UK as part of our Facilities Management division. Salary up to £45K depending on experience, with a strong focus on planned servicing, reactive and installation work.

The role requires a solid background in air conditioning, with additional interest in clean room environments and multi-skilled qualifications.

Qualifications

• F-GAS qualification is essential.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, or Building Services.
• At least 3 years of demonstrable experience in Commercial F-Gas, preferably in a PPM/Facilities Management environment.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• IPAF & PASMA certification is advantageous.
• Computer/PDA literate, able to complete and submit electronic reports accurately and effectively

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance works for Commercial and Retail clients.
• Install HVAC systems and ductwork for Commercial and Retail clients.
• Install or service controls including thermostats, actuators, and smart energy systems.
• Commission new equipment, complete system testing, and verify operational performance.
• Ensure all work complies with F-Gas Regulations, UK Building Regulations, and HSE guidelines.
• Follow all workplace safety rules. Maintain safe working practices in live commercial environments. Complete service reports, RAMS, commissioning sheets, and asset logs.
• Work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive and problem-solving approach.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on refrigeration circuits, air conditioning units, ventilation systems, pumps, valves, and controls.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed via portal CAFM systems, and production of F GAS certification.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through CAFM system and estimate remedial works for quotes.
• Use diagnostic tools, gauges, multimeters, airflow meters, and BMS interfaces. Adjust, balance, and optimise HVAC systems.
• Out of Hours Emergency Callout cover as part of the wider engineering team rota.
• Maintain accurate records for refrigerant handling and leak testing.
• Respond to emergency call-outs when required.

Skills

F-GAS qualification

Full clean driving licence

HVAC troubleshooting

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

City & Guilds Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, or Building Services

Job description

Air Conditioning/HVAC Engineer

Salary up to £45K depending upon experience

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Air Conditioning/HVAC Engineer to join our existing team of Engineers, servicing commercial sites across the UK as part of our successful Facilities Management division.

The role will suit an experienced Engineer with a strong background in Air Conditioning work. Salary offers will vary based on the experience and ability to undertake planned servicing, reactive and installations work, and qualifications held by the successful applicant.

Additional technical experience of working within a clean room environment, /multi skilled qualifications would be of huge interest and experience

Benefits:

• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Enrolled into company pension
• Overtime paid
• Travel paid door to door

Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Service and Reactive Maintenance works for Commercial and Retail clients
• Install HVAC systems and ductwork for Commercial and Retail clients.
• Install or service controls including thermostats, actuators, and smart energy systems.
• Commission new equipment, complete system testing, and verify operational performance
• Ensure all work complies with F-Gas Regulations, UK Building Regulations, and HSE guidelines.
• Follow all workplace safety rules. Maintain safe working practices in live commercial environments. Complete service reports, RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statements), commissioning sheets, and asset logs.
• Work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive and problem‑solving approach.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on refrigeration circuits, air conditioning units, ventilation systems, pumps, valves, and controls.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed via portal CAFM systems, and production of F GAS certification.
• Communicate findings and recommendations through our CAFM system and Estimate remedial works and provide detailed information for quotes.
• Use diagnostic tools, gauges, multimeters, airflow meters, and BMS interfaces. Adjust, balance, and optimise HVAC systems.
• Out of Hours Emergency Callout cover as part of the wider engineering team rota.
• Maintain accurate records for refrigerant handling and leak testing.
• Respond to emergency call‑outs when required.

Candidate Specification:

• Skills: F-GAS qualification is essential.
• City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration or equivalent. NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering, Heating & Ventilation, or Building Services.
• At least 3 years of demonstrable experience in Commercial F-Gas, preferably in a PPM/Facilities Management environment, is essential.
• Strong knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential for this position.
• IPAF & PASMA certification is advantageous.
• Computer/PDA literate, able to complete and submit electronic reports accurately and effectively