HVAC Engineer - Northamptonshire in Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Northampton; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

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Immediate start

Temp-to-perm employment

Site-based Northamptonshire

Descripción de la vacante

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer to service a large Northamptonshire site. The role starts on a temporary basis with a clear path to permanent employment, offering £25.00 per hour during the initial period and £40,000 per year on permanent appointment.

You will manage PPM and reactive maintenance, ensure F-Gas compliance, and work within a Facilities Management environment.

Formación

• City & Guilds 2079-11 – Category I F-Gas qualification.
• City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas or NVQ equivalents.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance of HVAC systems.

Responsabilidades

• Perform PPM on HVAC and air conditioning equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and service requests.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective repairs.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and inspections.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with procedures.

Conocimientos

HVAC fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Diagnostics

HVAC systems knowledge

F-Gas Cat I certified

Educación

City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma/NVQ

Herramientas

CAFM systems

Descripción del empleo

We're Hiring: HVAC Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer

Northamptonshire
£40,000 per annum upon permanent appointment
Initial Pay Rate: £25.00 per hour
Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm | Immediate Start
Facilities Management | HVAC | Air Conditioning | Mechanical Maintenance | F-Gas Compliance

We are recruiting for an experienced HVAC Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer to support the planned, reactive and preventative maintenance of HVAC systems and associated building services across a large commercial and industrial site in Northamptonshire.

This is an urgent temp-to-perm opportunity offering an immediate start for a technically competent engineer with strong maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated mechanical systems.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking a long-term role within a facilities management environment, with an initial temporary assignment paying £25.00 per hour before transitioning into a permanent position paying £40,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HVAC or air conditioning maintenance, hold the relevant F-Gas Category I certification and possess City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications or equivalent NVQs.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on HVAC systems, air conditioning equipment and associated mechanical building services.
• Undertake reactive maintenance activities and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, faults and service requests.
• Diagnose faults across HVAC and air conditioning systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.
• Inspect, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, cooling and air conditioning equipment to ensure optimum performance.
• Complete routine inspections of mechanical plant, equipment and building services to identify defects, deterioration and potential system failures.
• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, site procedures and industry best practice.
• Respond efficiently to reactive maintenance requests, minimising equipment downtime and disruption to site operations.
• Identify recurring faults and recommend appropriate remedial actions to improve equipment reliability and system performance.
• Complete all planned and reactive maintenance tasks within the required timescales and to the expected quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, test results and completed work orders.
• Update relevant maintenance management systems and CAFM systems where required.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Follow permit-to-work procedures, method statements and site-specific safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with F-Gas regulations, refrigerant handling requirements and relevant environmental legislation.
• Carry out refrigerant-related work in accordance with appropriate qualifications, certification and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, reliability and performance of HVAC and air conditioning systems.
• Support the effective operation of building services, ensuring systems remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Facilities Management team, fellow engineers and other maintenance personnel.
• Liaise professionally with site representatives, contractors and other stakeholders when coordinating maintenance activities.
• Identify and report requirements for replacement components, spare parts, materials and specialist contractor support.
• Support planned maintenance schedules and help ensure statutory and preventative maintenance tasks are completed on time.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Identify potential operational risks, equipment defects and safety concerns, escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment throughout all maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with site standards, operational procedures and relevant technical requirements.
• Manage day-to-day maintenance responsibilities effectively, prioritising work according to urgency, safety and operational impact.
• Undertake other reasonable engineering and maintenance duties appropriate to the role.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as an HVAC Engineer, Air Conditioning Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with relevant HVAC expertise.
• Essential: City & Guilds 2079-11 – Category I F-Gas and ODS Regulations qualification.
• Essential: City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas or equivalent Level 2 and Level 3 NVQ qualifications.
• Strong practical experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Proven fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills across HVAC and air conditioning systems.
• Good technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated mechanical building services.
• Previous experience working within a commercial, industrial or Facilities Management environment.
• Ability to carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.
• Strong understanding of routine inspections, equipment testing, defect identification and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Good knowledge of F-Gas compliance, refrigerant handling and relevant environmental requirements.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Ability to complete maintenance documentation, work orders and service records accurately.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems, maintenance management software or electronic work-order systems would be beneficial.
• Ability to prioritise maintenance tasks and respond effectively to urgent breakdowns and reactive work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify faults and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with a professional approach to working with site representatives and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider engineering and Facilities Management team.
• Reliable, organised and proactive approach to maintenance responsibilities and workload management.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship, compliance, equipment reliability and service delivery.
• Ability to attend the Northamptonshire site and commit to the requirements of a full-time, site-based position.
• Available for an immediate start and interested in progressing from a temporary assignment into permanent employment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience maintaining a wide range of commercial HVAC and air conditioning systems.
• Previous experience supporting industrial or large commercial facilities.
• Experience working within an established Facilities Management or building services engineering team.
• Familiarity with ventilation systems, heating and cooling equipment, mechanical plant and associated controls.
• Experience diagnosing complex HVAC faults and identifying recurring equipment issues.
• Experience using CAFM systems to manage PPM schedules, reactive work orders and maintenance reporting.
• Experience working within environments with stringent Health & Safety and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of energy efficiency, system optimisation and HVAC performance improvement.
• Additional relevant HVAC, air conditioning, refrigeration or mechanical engineering qualifications.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and preventative maintenance optimisation.

What's On Offer

• £25.00 per hour during the initial temporary period.
• £40,000 per annum upon permanent appointment.
• Temp-to-perm employment opportunity.
• Immediate start available.
• Full-time working hours.
• Site-based engineering position in Northamptonshire.
• Long-term opportunity within a Facilities Management environment.
• Hands-on engineering role covering planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Opportunity to utilise and develop specialist HVAC and air conditioning expertise.
• Opportunities for ongoing technical training and professional development.
• Potential for long-term career progression within building services and Facilities Management.
• Opportunity to work alongside an established facilities and engineering team.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to equipment reliability, operational efficiency and high-quality building services maintenance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HVAC Engineer, Air Conditioning Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for an immediate-start position with a clear route from temporary employment into a permanent role.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical maintenance experience, excellent fault-finding abilities, the required F-Gas Category I certification and the relevant Level 2 and Level 3 engineering qualifications.

If you are confident carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing HVAC faults and maintaining commercial or industrial building services, we would be keen to hear from you.

Available immediately and ready for your next engineering opportunity?