HVAC Service Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Swanley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an HVAC Service Engineer to work on railway contracts in Swanley. The role involves HVAC servicing including air conditioning, ventilation, and mechanical tasks. Candidates must have the City and Guilds NVQ level 2 and F-GAS certification. A competitive salary of £45,000 - £47,000 is offered along with opportunities for overtime. The position includes responsibilities for on-call duties and drug screening prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of city and guilds NVQ level 2 / part 2, plus F-GAS required.
• Experience with air conditioning, ventilation, and mechanical work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct HVAC servicing, mainly routine PPM and reactive repairs.
• Work on railway contracts; training and competencies required.
• Participate in the on-call rota and ensure adequate rest.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Mechanical work

Air conditioning and ventilation skills

Problem-solving

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 2 / Part 2

F-GAS certification

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HVAC Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Air conditioning, ventilation and mechanical work including splits, VRVs, chillers, AHUs, LTHW and chilled water.
• Mostly routine PPM but also reactive repairs and planned works.
• Service engineers are not typically required to carry out installation works.
• Working hours are door to door minus 1.5 hours. (Half an hour unpaid each way travel, and half an hour unpaid lunch) minimum day door to door is 9.5 hours.
• Overtime is paid at time and a half, or double time for nights / bank holidays. Overtime is expected of our engineers and some Saturdays may be required but are not often. Nights are a possibility but are not often. Adequate rest is given.
• On-call rota is 1 week every 8 weeks approx. This is paid at £125 for the week regardless of any call outs. Minimum call-out is paid x4 hours.
• All specialist refrigeration tools are supplied, but hand tools are the responsibility of the candidate. Hand tools to be supplied by the candidate, we expect the general tool bag to include a thermometer and multi-meter with amp clamp.
• Drugs and alcohol screening plus railway medical is required before any official job offer.
• A large amount of our work is on railway contracts. Training and competencies will be provided for working on the railway. These are essential. The sites include signal centres, data centres, maintenance depots, train care depots, stations, remote relay rooms trackside.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of city and guilds NVQ level 2 / part 2, plus F-GAS.
• Other competencies such as PASMA & IPAF are an advantage.

Location

Swanley

Salary

£45,000 - £47,000