HVAC Engineer | RAF Alconbury

VIVO Defence; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVO Defence is seeking a qualified HVAC Engineer to join their engineering team. This role involves providing essential air conditioning maintenance services across key MOD sites, including RAF Alconbury, while offering opportunities for professional growth and structured career development. The ideal candidate must have relevant HVAC qualifications, experience in commercial settings, and a clean UK driving license.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

25 days annual leave

Life assurance policy

6% employer matched pension contribution

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial HVAC setting is essential.
• Must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
• Security Clearance (SC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planned and reactive air conditioning maintenance tasks.
• Work on DX splits, package chillers, and commercial refrigeration units.
• Involved in emergency callouts when required.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Maintenance of air conditioning systems

Diagnostic skills

Education

C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 6187-01 in Installing, Testing and Maintaining Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 6187-02 in Installing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems

C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 7189-02 in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

Job description

Who we are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What we do

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Location: RAF Alconbury/Molesworth (with monthly travel to North Western London)
Salary: Up to £42,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30

Are you ready to take your HVAC expertise to the next level in a dynamic and mission-critical environment? At VIVO, we're recruiting for a qualified HVAC Engineer to join our skilled engineering team delivering essential services across key MOD sites, including RAF Alconbury, Molesworth, and other locations, with travel to London required at least once per month.


About the role;

This is an opportunity to make a real impact while enjoying the security of a long-term, stable career in a high-profile environment. You will be responsible for the effective, compliant, and timely delivery of both planned and reactive air conditioning maintenance tasks. This includes working on a range of installations such as DX splits, package chillers, commercial refrigeration units, and air handling systems.

Reporting to the Technical Service Manager, you'll be part of a collaborative team of over 10 multi-skilled engineers. You'll use a tablet to receive and manage your workload, giving you the autonomy to schedule tasks and carry out diagnostics and repairs independently. You will also be involved in emergency callouts when required, with optional overtime available.

At VIVO, we'll provide the tools, training, and support you need to work with confidence and continue growing professionally. You'll benefit from structured career development, access to industry-relevant training, and the chance to progress within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.


What you'll need;

To be considered for this role, you must hold one of the following qualifications:

• C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 6187-01 (unit 230/530) in Installing, Testing and Maintaining Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
• C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 6187-02 (unit 230/530) in Installing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems
• C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma 7189-02 (unit 209/509) in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems

Experience in a commercial HVAC setting is essential, and prior work in MOD or construction/property maintenance environments is desirable. You must hold a full, clean UK driving licence. A company van will be provided for business use.

Security Clearance (SC) is also required for this position.

If you're ready to take the next step in your HVAC career with a company that values your expertise and helps you grow, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join VIVO and be part of a team making a difference every day.

What we offer;

• Company van & fuel card
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance policy
• 6% employer matched pension contribution
• Excellent career progression opportunities

VIVO Defence Services

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0121 720 3427.