HVAC Engineer | RAF Croughton

VIVO Defence Services; Croughton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Work van and fuel card

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services seeks an HVAC Engineer to join a small on-site team at RAF Croughton. You will carry out planned and reactive HVAC maintenance, diagnose faults, and perform minor installations while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will work largely independently, with some collaboration as needed, and will engage with military personnel and DIO representatives to uphold high standards in a defence environment.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds in Air Conditioning or equivalent.
• F-Gas Category 1 and safe handling of refrigerants.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Eligible for Security Clearance.
• HVAC maintenance and repairs experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs, including minor installations/refurbishments.
• Work largely independently; liaise with Technical Services Manager as needed.
• Ensure tasks meet timescales and document work in RAMS and COSHH.
• Liaise with military personnel, DIO and supply chain partners.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Electrical troubleshooting

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

City and Guilds in Air Conditioning

F-Gas Category 1

Tools

Refrigerants handling

PDA/paper-based job sheets

Job description

Job Advertisement:

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.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: RAF Croughton (with occasional travel to Barford St Johns)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 depending on experience

Ready to Take Your HVAC Career to the Next Level?

We are seeking a skilled and motivated HVAC Engineer to join a high-performing team at RAF Croughton. This is more than a standard maintenance role; it is an opportunity to support critical infrastructure within the UK Defence sector while working with advanced systems in a professional and purpose-driven environment.

Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be working in a HVAC team of two engineers. While there will be opportunities to work collaboratively, the role will predominantly involve lone working, requiring confidence, independence, and strong problem‑solving ability.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will carry out both planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of HVAC systems within commercial and domestic buildings on site. Tasks will be allocated to you via PDA or paper-based job sheets, with your workload scheduled in advance to support efficient delivery.

You will be responsible for completing all tasks within agreed timescales and meeting key performance indicators, ensuring all associated documentation is accurately recorded and submitted. The role involves diagnosing faults, undertaking repairs, and completing minor installation and refurbishment works where required.

You will work independently for the majority of your time but will also collaborate with the wider operations team when required, reporting directly to the Technical Services Manager. Maintaining high standards of Health and Safety is essential, including ensuring all RAMS are in place prior to starting work and complying with COSHH and RIDDOR regulations.

You will also liaise with military personnel, DIO representatives, and supply chain partners, delivering a consistently high standard of service within a high‑profile defence environment.

What You Bring

You will hold a City and Guilds qualification in Air Conditioning or an equivalent certification, along with F‑Gas Category 1 qualification and experience in the safe handling of refrigerants. Strong practical experience in HVAC maintenance and repairs is essential, alongside a good understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

You must hold a full UK driving licence.

The role requires someone who is reliable, punctual, self‑motivated, and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

Experience working within commercial environments is beneficial, and previous exposure to MOD environments or JSP 375 is advantageous. A hydrocarbon refrigerant qualification is desirable, along with any additional First Aid or Health and Safety certifications.

Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance.

We offer;

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Work van and fuel card

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.