HVAC Service Engineer

The Recruit Lab; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced HVAC Service Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with blue-chip commercial clients, including NHS and universities, providing maintenance and fault-finding services on refrigeration and air conditioning systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to quality workmanship, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. With a focus on internal promotion and a supportive work environment, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a financially secure company with over 30 years of experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Company High Specified Van

Company mobile phone

Company bonus scheme

Overtime and double-time available

Auto-Enrolment pension scheme

Traditional Christmas shutdown

Company progression

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning required.
• Experience in commercial HVAC installations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative and Reactive Maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Lead a team and ensure high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Team leadership

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration / Air Conditioning

FGAS or Equivalent

IPAF & PASMA Tickets

Tools

Refrigeration systems

Air conditioning systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

HVAC Service Engineer

Permanent

Full time

Salary - 16-18.50 per hour - 37,500k - 43k per annum + OT

Based in Manchester

A well-established, growing company operating nationwide - an opportunity for internal promotion for the right candidate.

We are looking for a highly experienced service engineer who has a vast knowledge of maintenance and reactive fault finding, working on refrigeration, and air conditioning systems, such as freezers, chillers, VRF/VRV and split systems for our blue-chip commercial clients such as NHS, Universities, hospitality, restaurant outlets, hotels, commercial offices, and leisure.

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service Engineer Position Requirements

• Competent in Leading a team
• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Experience in commercial installations (Splits, VRF Systems, Heat Pumps, AHUs etc.)
• Commissioning VRF, VRV and Split systems (preferable)
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on HVAC equipment for our clients
• NVQ Level 2 Refrigeration / Air Conditioning (preferable)

Required Qualifications / Experience:

• FGAS or Equivalent
• IPAF & PASMA Tickets (Desirable)
• Full Driver's Licence
• Valid CSCS card

The Ideal Candidate

• A highly experienced Refrigeration & Air conditioning engineer, with a minimum NVQ Level 2 qualification in Refrigeration & Air conditioning, you will need to be F-Gas/EN 378 compliant
• A high level of interpersonal skills - good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write reports.
• High quality workmanship and pride in work is a MUST.
• You will be confident in your own ability
• You will be flexible to assist with call-out rota, and if required out of normal working hours service.
• You will be flexible and open to work on all types of mechanical systems where required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, you will have a 'can do' attitude
• Ideally you will have good electrical competence including the ability to read wiring schematics and test control circuits
• Full Driving licence

What we offer

• 25 days holiday in addition to the normal statutory holidays
• The company's holiday year runs from the 1st January to 31st December
• The company operates an Auto-Enrolment pension scheme
• Your normal hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm inclusive of a half-hour unpaid lunch-break
• Company High Specified Van
• Company mobile phone
• Company bonus scheme
• Overtime and double-time available
• Sustainable financially secure company trading for over 30 years
• Traditional Christmas shutdown
• Company progression

LAB. are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.