HVAC Engineer & Fridge Engineer

Randstad CPE; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm is seeking a skilled HVAC / Fridge Engineer in Watford, Hertfordshire, to join a growing team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HVAC and refrigeration systems, a full UK driving license, and be able to work independently. This permanent role offers a salary ranging from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, with additional benefits including a company van and holiday allowance. A DBS check will be required. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Van provided with fuel card

On-call payment and overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC or refrigeration systems is essential.
• Driving license required for site travel.
• DBS check needed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, service, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Travel to various sites for scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.

Skills

Proven experience as an HVAC / Fridge Engineer

Knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems

Ability to work independently

Full UK driving licence

Job description

HVAC / Fridge Engineer

We are seeking a skilled HVAC / Fridge Engineer to join our clients growing specialist team. If you have a passion for working on a variety of HVAC and refrigeration systems and providing top‑notch service, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, service, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems across a range of commercial sites.
• Ensure all equipment operates efficiently, safely, and to high industry standards.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues in a timely manner.
• Travel to various sites to carry out scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an HVAC / Fridge Engineer.
• Knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration systems, and heat pumps (heat pump experience is a plus but not essential).
• Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• DBS check will be required.

Package

• 40‑hour work week with door‑to‑door travel.
• 22 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Van provided with fuel card.
• On‑call rota 1 in 7.
• £90 per week on‑call payment, with overtime paid at time and a half, and double time on Sundays.

Location

Based in Hertfordshire, with travel into North / West London.

Equality Statement

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Information

• Job Title: HVAC / Fridge Engineer
• Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (plus travel and overtime)
• Posted: Jan 16th 2026
• Closes: Feb 16th 2026
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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