Naval HVAC/R Technician – Commissioning & FAT

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Basildon, Essex is seeking an HVAC/R Technician with around 1-2 years post-apprenticeship experience and a valid F‑Gas certificate to support commissioning and FAT activities for naval HVAC/R systems. This role is predominantly based in our Basildon workshop, with travel to UK naval sites and occasional international assignments.

You’ll have the opportunity to upskill in naval equipment and develop your career in a hands‑on team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post-apprenticeship HVAC/R experience
• Valid F‑Gas Certification (Cat I or II)
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude; able to read schematics/drawings
• Willing to travel UK and internationally; valid driving licence
• Eligible for UK BPSS and SC clearances (or ability to obtain)
• Desirable Naval/marine experience; PLC/microcontroller knowledge or HVAC control systems

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of HVAC systems in the test bay and on customer sites
• Electrical/mechanical hookups, calibration, and functional testing
• FAT testing and system integration activities
• Ensure F‑Gas compliance (leak checks, recovery, documentation)
• Help diagnose issues and contribute to root-cause analysis; produce test reports
• Maintain test equipment and travel for on-site support

Skills

1-2 years post-apprenticeship HVAC/R

Valid F‑Gas Certification

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics/drawings

Willing to travel UK/Internationally

Job description

Johnson Controls in Basildon, Essex is seeking an HVAC/R Technician with around 1-2 years post-apprenticeship experience and a valid F‑Gas certificate to support commissioning and FAT activities for naval HVAC/R systems. This role is predominantly based in our Basildon workshop, with travel to UK naval sites and occasional international assignments.

You’ll have the opportunity to upskill in naval equipment and develop your career in a hands‑on team.