Mobile HVAC Engineer – Building Services (Van & Training)

Nelson Permanent Placements

Leeds

On-site

GBP 41,000 - 48,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Fully funded training

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Job summary

Nelson Permanent Placements are recruiting a Building Services HVAC engineer to work mobile on live purpose-built student accommodation around Leeds and the surrounding area. The role covers planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs and minor works on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

The position involves PPM tasks to SFG20 standards, fault diagnosis, F–Gas compliance, BMS interfacing, and on-site installation support.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, HVAC or Mechanical Engineering Services.
F–Gas Category 1 certification (Regulation 2015/2067 or current UK equivalent).
Proven experience maintaining commercial HVAC plant, including AHUs, split/VRF systems and ventilation systems.
Competent electrical fault–finding on HVAC equipment, including safe isolation.
Full UK driving licence (company van provided). CSCS / ECS / JIB or equivalent skills card (or willingness to obtain).
Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check (roles involve working in occupied student residences).

Responsibilities

Carry out PPM on HVAC plant to SFG20 schedules and manufacturer requirements, including AHUs, MVHR and MEV units, fan coil units, extract and supply fans, split and VRF/VRV air conditioning, air source heat pumps and associated controls.
Diagnose and repair reactive faults on HVAC and refrigeration systems within contracted response and rectification times, including electrical and controls faults on HVAC equipment.
Interface with BMS and local controls to diagnose faults, adjust setpoints and time schedules, and optimise plant performance and energy use.
Support ventilation hygiene and TR19 requirements, and report on condition of ductwork, grilles and plant.
Assist with installation, replacement and commissioning of HVAC equipment on small works and projects.
Record all work accurately and in real time on the HPS mobile job management / CAFM system, including asset data, readings, photographs, defects and parts used, so that compliance records are audit–ready.
Identify and report remedial works, producing clear defect descriptions and, where requested, supporting the preparation of quotations for additional works.
Work safely under HPS safe systems of work, including RAMS, permits to work, safe isolation and lock–out/tag–out, and complete dynamic risk assessments on site.