Mobile Chiller/Air Conditioning Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave increasing to 25

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Access to our growing employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Blackburn is seeking a Mobile Chiller/Air Conditioning Engineer. The role involves installation, commissioning, and maintenance of HVAC equipment across the North West. Candidates should have proven experience with VRF/DX systems and relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and extensive benefits including annual leave, life cover, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with chiller systems and air conditioning installations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance (PPM).

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, and maintain HVAC equipment.
• Travel to multiple sites across the North West.
• Respond to breakdowns or failures of the equipment.

Skills

Proven experience with VRF/DX systems

Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Electrical qualification (18th Edition)

Education

City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

F-Gas Category 1 (2079) certification

Tools

BMS integration experience

Manufacturer training on major VRF brands

Job description

Overview

Equans is looking for a Mobile Chiller/Air Conditioning Engineer to join our team working across the North West of England. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 40 hours per week. There is also an on-call rota. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle and benefits package.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Air Conditioning Engineer with a strong background in chiller systems, VRF/DX systems, and split-type air conditioning installations. You will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of a range of HVAC equipment in commercial, industrial, and high-end residential environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, and maintain chiller plant, VRF/DX systems, and split-type air conditioning units
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• Fault-find and rectify breakdowns efficiently and to a high standard
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Work in compliance with F-Gas regulations, manufacturer guidelines, and health & safety requirements
• Prepare accurate job sheets and service reports
• Liaise with clients and site managers to provide updates and technical advice
• Travel to multiple sites across the North West
• Attend site in response to breakdowns or failures of the equipment outside of normal working hours (call outs). Take part in the regional on-call rota

What can we offer you

• 24 days annual leave increasing to 25 days once 2 years service is reached (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

• Proven experience with VRF/DX systems, chillers, and split AC installations
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
• F-Gas Category 1 (2079) certification
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Electrical qualification (18th Edition) (Desirable)
• Experience with BMS integration (Desirable)
• Manufacturer training on major VRF brands (e.g., Daikin, Mitsubishi, Toshiba) (Desirable)

This role includes a DBS Enhanced with Barred Lists check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who we are

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition: At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

What’s next? If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not to Equans managers.