HVAC Engineer

Maintech Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card provided

Paid overtime (OTE to GBP50,000)

Ongoing training and qualification

Stable, long-term opportunity

Job summary

Maintech Recruitment is partnering with an established Staffordshire HVAC provider to hire an HVAC Engineer for Midlands-based work with UK-wide projects. You will install, service, and repair air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems, with on-site coverage and an out-of-hours on-call rota.

The role offers paid overtime and a fully equipped van with tools. Ideal candidates will hold FGAS and a recognised HVAC qualification, have field service experience, a full UK driving

Qualifications

• FGAS qualification required and essential.
• Recognised HVAC/refrigeration engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent).
• Proven field service experience in air conditioning, refrigeration or HVAC.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• IOSH or BOHS accreditation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and repair air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs at customer sites.
• Diagnose and fault-find on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Complete FGAS, EICR and other compliance documentation accurately.
• Liaise with customers to explain work carried out and follow-up requirements.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Manage van stock, tools and consumables.

Skills

FGAS qualification

HVAC qualification

Field service experience

Full UK driving licence

IOSH or BOHS (desirable)

Education

NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent

Job description

Location; Rugeley, Staffordshire (covering the Midlands, with occasional UK-wide project work)

We are working with an established building services provider based in Staffordshire, specialising in air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation for commercial and industrial clients. The business operates a genuine 24/7 facilities support model, with a strong focus on reliability, compliance and long-term customer relationships.

You will be carrying out installation, planned maintenance and reactive repairs on air conditioning, refrigeration and HVAC systems at customer sites, working from a fully equipped company van. The role covers the Midlands as a core patch, with occasional UK-wide project work, plus involvement in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

This is a great opportunity for an HVAC Engineer who wants strong earning potential through paid overtime, varied site-based work across commercial and industrial sectors, and the backing of a well-established, growing business.

Responsibilities of an HVAC Engineer:

• Install, service and repair air conditioning, refrigeration, heating and ventilation systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs at customer sites
• Diagnose and fault‑find on a range of HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Complete FGAS, EICR and other compliance documentation accurately
• Liaise directly with customers to explain work carried out and any follow‑up requirements
• Participate in an out-of-hours on‑call rota
• Manage your own van stock, tools and consumables

Skills & Qualifications of an HVAC Engineer:

• FGAS qualification (essential)
• Recognised HVAC/refrigeration engineering qualification NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent
• Proven field service experience in air conditioning, refrigeration or HVAC
• Full UK driving licence
• IOSH or BOHS accreditation desirable

Benefits of an HVAC Engineer:

• Basic salary GBP38,000, with paid overtime taking OTE to GBP50,000
• Monday Friday, plus out-of-hours on‑call rota (paid standby)
• Company van and fuel card provided
• All tools and equipment supplied
• Ongoing training and support with qualifications
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established and growing business

Maintech Recruitment are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of sex, religion, belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

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