HVAC Engineer - Preston

Chartwells Independent; Preston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking an HVAC Engineer for a site-based role in Preston. The ideal candidate will perform maintenance, repair, and optimisation of HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and proven experience in commercial HVAC maintenance. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Qualified in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Building Services Engineering.
• Proven experience in HVAC maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults across air handling units.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Fault-finding abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Qualified in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Building Services Engineering (Level 3 NVQ / HNC / equivalent)

Tools

F-Gas Category 1 certification

Job description

Overview

HVAC Engineer – Single-Site Role
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, based on experience

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled and reliable HVAC Engineer to join our team at our Preston site. This is a site-based position, perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a dedicated facilities and maintenance team.

You’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and optimisation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across the site. You’ll ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for all site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems and associated plant.
• Diagnose and repair faults across air handling units, chillers, boilers, and ventilation systems.
• Support installations, upgrades, and energy-efficiency improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate service and maintenance documentation.

About You

• Qualified in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Building Services Engineering (Level 3 NVQ / HNC / equivalent).
• F-Gas Category 1 certification preferred.
• Proven experience in commercial or industrial HVAC maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!