Mechanical Team Leader - HVAC

ZipRecruiter; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Stevenage seeks a Team Leader to oversee HVAC Technicians and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical trade and substantial hands-on experience in maintenance within critical environments. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a health cash plan, generous holiday allowance, and development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus Bank holidays

Health cash plan

Extensive learning & development opportunities

Gym membership

Discount shopping

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable hands-on maintenance experience in a critical environment.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Desirable - previous people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of HVAC Technicians.
• Ensure HVAC systems are compliant and operational.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs on HVAC assets.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Health and safety awareness

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Effective prioritization skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical trade discipline

ILM Level 3 or higher

Tools

CAFM systems

Word

Excel

Job description

Role overview

Location: Stevenage

Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum + Overtime

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 17.00 pm

Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.

About EMCOR UK

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers\' evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

About the role

Role Overview

To lead and manage a team of HVAC Technicians in delivering safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance and repair of HVAC systems across the Stevenage site. The role ensures contractual SLA/KPI compliance, maximum asset availability, and adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements. The Team Leader provides technical guidance, workload allocation, and full oversight of subcontractors.

What you'll do

• Ensure HVAC systems (e.g. F-Gas, Legionella) are compliant and operational.
• Lead your team to work safely and follow all RAMS, permits, and legal requirements
• Oversee maintenance and repairs on HVAC assets like chillers, AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation systems.
• Manage work orders, spare parts, and stock levels to keep operations running smoothly.
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure safety procedures and permits are followed.
• Maintain accurate records in CAFM systems and escalate issues when needed.
• Provide updates to management and support your line manager when required.
• Coach and develop technicians, promoting high standards and team resilience.
• Ensure work in GxP areas meets required standards and staff are properly trained.
• Typically manage 3 direct reports, oversee training, compliance, and subcontractor activity.

Who you'll be

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical trade discipline.
• Demonstrable hands-on maintenance experience in a critical environment.
• Strong awareness of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Good IT skills (Word, Excel, CAFM systems).
• Effective communication skills with peers, managers, and clients.
• Desirable - previous people management experience.
• Desirable - ILM Level 3 or higher

Other Factors

• This job description is not exhaustive and may be updated to align with evolving business needs. Employees are expected to comply with any reasonable management requests.
• Occasional travel for training/business needs.
• Ability to use company pool vehicle and equipment (where necessary).
• Undertake occasional overtime to support business needs to maintain maximum asset uptime, whilst reducing impact to client purpose.

EMCOR UK benefits

• Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme - worth £500 per referral
• GEMS - Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
• Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
• Bike To Work Scheme
• Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
• Dental scheme
• Access to health assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate in all its forms.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.