Mobile Chiller Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Van & Fuel Card provided

Travel time: 1 hour each way

Tablet & Work phone provided

Full company uniform

Lots of overtime available

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions is hiring a Mobile Chiller Engineer to service and repair commercial and industrial chillers across London & SE. You will undertake PPMs, fault finding, and repairs on air‑cooled, water‑cooled, absorption and adiabatic chillers with a focus on reliability and performance.

You must hold NVQ 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, F‑Gas Category 1, and City & Guilds 2079, with a clean UK driving licence. A competitive package with overtime is on offer.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent.
• F-Gas Category 1 certification required.
• City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance on diverse chiller systems to ensure longevity.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and refrigeration faults accurately and repair components.
• Perform F-Gas leak detection, recovery and recharging per regulations.
• Identify efficiency improvements and advise clients on upgrades.
• Communicate work performed and liaise with clients professionally.
• Complete service reports, timesheets and admin tasks using mobile tools.
• Follow health & safety regs and site risk assessments.
• Participate in on-call rota for emergencies every ~14 weeks.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians when appropriate.

Skills

PPM execution

Fault diagnosis

Reading schematics

HVAC principles

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

City & Guilds 2079

F-Gas Category 1 certification

Job description

Mobile Chiller Engineer - FM service provider - London & M25 - Paying Up to £60,000+ Package

CBW Staffing Solutions are currently recruiting for a Mobile Chiller Engineer to work on behalf of an Air Conditioning & Refrigeration company based in SE London/Kent.The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Chiller Engineer with NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, F-Gas Category, City & Guilds 2079, or equivalent and a have strong understanding in the installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial chiller systems.As the Chiller Engineer you will be required to attend a number of commercial sites, Universities, Hospitals and offices covering London & SE, where you will carry out PPM on diverse chiller systems, including air-cooled, water-cooled, absorption, and adiabatic chillers, to ensure optimal performance and longevity.You will be self-motivated, technically proficient, customer-focused, and possess excellent problem-solving abilities.In return the company is offering a competitive salary of up to £60,000, overtime, further training and a potential route into further career progression.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Conduct routine preventative maintenance on diverse chiller systems, including air-cooled, water-cooled, absorption, and adiabatic chillers, to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration faults efficiently and accurately, performing effective repairs on components such as compressors, condensers, evaporators, control systems, pumps, and pipework.
• Carry out F-Gas leak detection, recovery, and recharging in strict compliance with current F-Gas regulations and environmental standards.
• Proactively identify opportunities for system optimization and efficiency improvements, advising clients on best practices and potential upgrades.
• Liaise professionally and directly with clients, providing clear explanations of work carried out, identifying any further required works, and building strong working relationships.
• Complete accurate service reports, timesheets, expense submissions, and other administrative tasks promptly and efficiently, utilizing mobile technology.
• Adhere strictly to all company and site-specific health and safety regulations, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota for emergency breakdowns as required which is currently every 14 weeks.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians or apprentices when appropriate.

In return, my client is offering a very competitive package including:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Van & Fuel Card provided
• Travel time: 1 hour each way
• Tablet & Work phone provided
• Full company uniform
• Lots of overtime available

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, City & Guilds 2079, or equivalent
• Current F-Gas Category 1 certification (Essential).
• Strong track record of working on various commercial and industrial chiller manufacturers.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence (Essential)
• Strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, thermodynamics, electrical control systems, and HVAC principles.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to diagnose faults.