HVAC Engineer | RAF Croughton

Serco Canada Inc; 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 is seeking an HVAC Engineer for RAF Croughton. You will perform planned and reactive HVAC maintenance on site, ensuring safe operation and compliance with RAMS and COSHH/RIDDOR requirements.

The role requires City and Guilds in Air Conditioning, F-Gas Cat 1, and a UK driving licence. You will work mostly independently in a defence environment, with some travel and a strong focus on safety.

Qualifications

• HVAC maintenance experience and fault diagnosis.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on HVAC systems on site.
• Diagnose faults, perform repairs and assist minor installations.
• Maintain documentation, RAMS, COSHH and RIDDOR compliance.
• Work mostly independently, with occasional collaboration with the team.

Education

City and Guilds qualification in Air Conditioning

F-Gas Category 1 qualification

Hydrocarbon refrigerant qualification (desirable)

First Aid or Health and Safety certifications (desirable)

Job description

Croughton, Northamptonshire, GB, NN13 5XF

Contract Type: Full Time

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.