Naval HVAC/R Technician — Commissioning & FAT

Alloy Enterprises; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Discounts

Cycle-to-work

Extensive product training

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Basildon, Essex, is seeking an HVAC/R Technician with 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 based at our Basildon workshop with travel to UK naval sites and occasional international assignments. You will upskill in naval equipment and join a hands‑on, supportive team focused on safe operation and precise system commissioning.

Qualifications

• Valid F‑Gas Certification (Cat I or II).
• 1–2 years post-apprenticeship HVAC/R experience.
• Able to read schematics/drawings.
• Willing to travel UK/internationally; valid driving licence.
• Eligible for UK BPSS and SC clearances (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of ATUs, Chillers, and HVAC systems in the test bay and when required, 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

F-Gas Cert

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to travel

Job description

Johnson Controls in Basildon, Essex, is seeking an HVAC/R Technician with 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 based at our Basildon workshop with travel to UK naval sites and occasional international assignments. You will upskill in naval equipment and join a hands‑on, supportive team focused on safe operation and precise system commissioning.