HVAC Engineer | RAF Fairford

VIVO Defence Services; Fairford, Easton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

VIVO Defence Services is looking for a qualified HVAC Engineer to support the UK's Defence infrastructure at RAF Fairford. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and improving HVAC systems, offering a permanent full-time contract with opportunities for ongoing training and career development.

You will be responsible for ensuring health and safety compliance while providing excellent service within a supportive team environment. The position includes on-call responsibilities, additional earnings, and the use of a company van.

Qualifications

• Qualified HVAC professional with relevant certification.
• Strong experience in HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC systems at RAF Fairford and Welford.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnose faults and conduct reactive repairs.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Fault diagnosis and repairs

Health & Safety legislation

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivation and independent work

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Air Conditioning

F-Gas Category 1 certification

Job description

Job Overview

Position: HVAC Engineer

Location: RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB (fairford; occasional travel to RAF Welford)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, plus an on‑call rota from 4:30pm – 8:00am including weekends

Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum plus on‑call allowance and overtime pay

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and improve HVAC systems across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford, spending most of time at Fairford and traveling to Welford as required.
• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance, statutory inspections and mandatory compliance activities on a range of HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and conduct reactive repairs to air‑conditioning, ventilation and extraction systems to keep mission‑critical assets operational.
• Complete minor installation and refurbishment works, interpret technical drawings and specifications, and determine effective repair solutions with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate records using PDA and tablet‑based systems, ensuring all maintenance documentation is submitted on time.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including RAMS, COSHH, RIDDOR and other legislation, and report any equipment defects or concerns.
• Build working relationships with military personnel, Defence Infrastructure Organisation representatives and supply chain partners while delivering excellent customer service.
• Support and mentor apprentices, share technical knowledge and contribute to the wider team’s development as appropriate.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified HVAC professional with a City & Guilds qualification in Air Conditioning or equivalent industry‑recognised certification.
• F‑Gas Category 1 and Safe Handling of Refrigerants qualifications.
• Strong experience in HVAC maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and RIDDOR.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• Strong communication skills, self‑motivation and ability to work independently while ensuring high standards of workmanship.
• Experience in commercial environments, knowledge of JSP 375, previous MOD experience, and additional Health & Safety or First Aid qualifications are advantageous.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, previous Security Clearance or hydrocarbon update certification would also be welcomed.

On‑Call & Additional Earnings

• Participation in out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota (4:30pm – 8:00am weekdays, including weekends).
• On‑call allowance of £150 per week.
• Minimum payment of four hours for each attended call‑out, regardless of time spent on site.
• Overtime: Monday to Saturday paid at time and a half, Sunday paid at double time.

Benefits

• Permanent full‑time position within a growing organisation supporting UK Defence infrastructure.
• Varied and technically challenging workload.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for career progression.

Equality and Diversity

VIVO is an equal opportunities employer. We promote diversity, inclusivity and reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.