Mobile HVAC Engineer – Live PBSA Sites, Growth & Training

Nelson Permanent Placements; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Overtime

Training & qualifications

Pension

Uniform & PPE

Handheld device

Career progression

Job summary

Nelson Permanent Placements are recruiting for a Building Services HVAC engineer to work mobile on live purpose built student accommodation around Bristol and the surrounding area.

The role covers planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs and minor works on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and high service standards in occupied student residences.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 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 and VRF systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM on HVAC plant to schedules and manufacturer requirements, including AHUs, MVHR/MEV, FCUs, fans and air conditioning units.
• Investigate and repair reactive faults, including electrical and controls faults, within response times.
• Work with BMS/controls to diagnose faults, adjust setpoints and optimise performance and energy use.
• Assist with installation, replacement and commissioning of HVAC equipment on small works and projects.
• Record all work accurately on mobile job management systems for audit-ready compliance.
• Ensure safe working practices with RAMS, permits, and safe isolation.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Fault diagnosis

Team player

Resident-facing communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning / HVAC or Mechanical Engineering Services

Tools

CSCS / ECS / JIB card

Job description

Nelson Permanent Placements are recruiting for a Building Services HVAC engineer to work mobile on live purpose built student accommodation around Bristol and the surrounding area.

The role covers planned preventive maintenance, reactive repairs and minor works on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, with a strong focus on safety, compliance and high service standards in occupied student residences.