Mobile HVAC Engineer: Maintenance, Repair & On-Call

Manchester Arndale; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our mobile technical services team. You will maintain, repair and install a wide range of systems across commercial sites, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on split AC, VRV/VRF, AHUs and commercial refrigeration equipment, diagnosing faults and restoring full functionality.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration.
• City & Guilds Level 2/3 NVQ or equivalent in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Mechanical Engineering.
• F-Gas & ODS Regulations (Category 1 – 2079).
• Proven experience in a Maintenance or Facilities Management environment.
• Hands-on experience with air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Familiarity with split, VRV & VRF systems.
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Familiarity with Permit to Work systems.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and performing manual tasks.
• Competent in using handheld devices for reporting and communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and solution-focused.
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, and repairs on split air conditioning systems, VRV/VRF systems, AHUs and heat pumps.
• Maintain and repair commercial refrigeration equipment including chilled cabinets, multidecks and light commercial systems.
• Diagnose faults and repair F-Gas infrastructure, electrical and mechanical components.
• Complete service documentation, inspection reports and maintenance logs using handheld devices.
• Liaise with clients and site contacts to ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Participate in on-call rota for emergency out-of-hours support.

Skills

Air conditioning systems

Refrigeration systems

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Full UK driving licence

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration

City & Guilds Level 2/3 NVQ or equivalent in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer to join our mobile technical services team. You will maintain, repair and install a wide range of systems across commercial sites, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on split AC, VRV/VRF, AHUs and commercial refrigeration equipment, diagnosing faults and restoring full functionality.