HVAC Engineer

KSD Support Services Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Reading is seeking an HVAC Engineer to ensure efficient functioning of temperature and ventilation systems. Responsibilities include installing components, performing quality checks, and maintenance. The role requires a full clean UK driving license and relevant qualifications. Benefits include training opportunities, a company van, pension contributions, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

Company van and fuel card

Company branded uniform and PPE

Mobile phone and/or tablet

Paid 30-minute lunch break

20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Workplace Pension contributions – 3% employer, 5% employee

Responsibilities

• Planning the placement of pipework, ducts and control panels.
• Installing HVAC components.
• Performing quality checks on systems.
• Carrying out maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Conducting inspections, fault finding, and diagnosis.

Skills

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

Solid understanding on the safe use of power and hand tools

Positive 'can do' attitude

Excellent timekeeping and communication skills

Confident using handheld IT Equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

CSCS Card or equivalent

Job description

About Us

KSD Support Services Ltd, part of the KSD Group is one of the fastest growing, privately owned, building maintenance and facilities management support services companies in the UK. KSD Support Services Ltd are a well–recognised and respected brand in the UK facilities management marketplace, delivering high levels of service to key blue–chip clients.

Purpose of the Job

As a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Engineer, you will ensure temperature and ventilation systems are working efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities are detailed below, however KSD Support Services Ltd may require additional responsibilities to be absorbed within reason from time to time to meet business demands.

• Planning the placement of pipework, ducts and control panels;
• Installing HVAC components;
• Performing quality checks to ensure systems are working efficiently and safely;
• Carrying out maintenance on HVAC systems;
• Carrying out inspections, fault finding and diagnosis;
• Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken e.g., completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job, taking site before and after photos;
• Ensuring that Health and Safety procedures and safe working practices are adhered to at all times, in accordance with all technical standards;
• Build positive working relationships with clients and colleagues;
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of quality and client satisfaction.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Essential

• Full Clean UK Driving Licence;
• Solid understanding on the safe use of power and hand tools;
• Have a positive 'can do' attitude;
• Be able to priorities all allocated work sensibly and efficiently;
• Be a great team player as well an ability to work on your own initiative;
• Confident using handheld IT Equipment – Basic understanding of Excel, Outlook and word;
• Excellent timekeeping and communication skills;
• Full industry recognised qualification obtained to NVQ Level 3, or equivalent;
• CSCS Card or equivalent.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within facilities management or building services environment would be beneficial;
• First Aid certificate;
• Asbestos Awareness certificate;
• IPAF – Mobile Vertical (3a) + (3b) Mobile Boom certificate;
• PASMA – Mobile Access Tower for Users desirable certificate;
• UKPIA / SPA Petrol Retail Contractors Safety Passport card.

Benefits

• Excellent training and development opportunities;
• Company van and fuel card – business use only;
• Company branded uniform and PPE;
• Trade cards;
• Mobile phone and/or tablet;
• Paid 30–minute lunch break;
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays;
• Workplace Pension contributions – 3% employer, 5% employee.

Additional Information

• The role will involve working a 45 hours per week. You must be flexible with working days/hours, working away, early starts, late finishes and some weekend work;
• The role will involve participating in providing an 'out of hours service' on a rota basis (1 week in every 6 weeks approx.). This will involve unsocial hours, weekends and public and bank holidays;
• Regular overtime available.

Pre–Employment Checks

If you are successful, we will undertake standard pre–employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes employment referencing, verifying your right to work in the UK and verifying your driving licence (if applicable).

KSD Support Services Ltd thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.