HVAC Technician

Veolia | UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Refer an Engineer bonus £1000

Company pension scheme

Free physiotherapy service

Employee discounts on groceries andret

Health and wellbeing resources

24/7 virtual GP for you and family

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking an HVAC Technician in Stevenage to troubleshoot, repair and maintain HVAC systems across sites. You will document tasks, supervise subcontractors, and conduct risk assessments, ensuring EHS compliance and safe operations.

The role demands flexibility for night shifts and on-call duties within a 40-hour week. The ideal candidate holds a City & Guilds Refrigeration and Air- conditioning qualification with relevant experience and a proactive approach to learning about

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in refrigeration and air-conditioning (7189) or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar HVAC role and good fundamentals of utilities systems.
• Willingness to expand knowledge into mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment and carry out repairs.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks.
• Supervise specialist subcontractors on site.
• Perform risk assessments of maintenance tasks and keep them valid.
• Update maintenance task lists and ensure compliance with EHS rules.
• Stand-by on call rota and participate in audits of air conditioning plant.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Building Management Systems

Electrical systems basics

Security clearance

Education

City & Guilds Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (7189)

Job description

Salary: up to £44,000 per annum + on call allowance and company van plus Veolia benefits.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday nights

Location: Stevenage, SG1 2AS

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As a HVAC Technician you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

• Troubleshoot problems with equipment and carry out repairs.
• Complete site documentation before and after work tasks.
• Supervision of specialist subcontractors
• Carry out Risk Assessment of Equipment Maintenance Task List steps and ensure they are kept valid.
• Update maintenance task lists.
• All work on site to be carried out in accordance with site EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) and Veolia EHS rules and guidelines.
• Flexibility to work around Maintenance Shutdown's.
• Participate in Audits of the Air Conditioning plant and follow up on actions.
• Prepare, compile and manage own quotations and works approvals
• Ownership of maintaining plant asset and F-gas register
• Stand-by on call rota

What we're looking for;

• Recognised trade qualification, City & Guilds Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (7189) or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role and good understanding of the basic fundamentals of the various utilities systems
• Willingness to expand working knowledge into mechanical and electrical systems
• Building Management Systems
• Good understanding of Preventive Maintenance Systems.
• Worked within a Computerised Maintenance Management Work Order system environment.
• Troubleshooting/repair of electrical systems, related mechanical experience a distinct advantage
• Ability to pass Security Clearance check

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.