Naval HVAC/R Technician: Commissioning, FAT & Field Support

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

25 days paid holiday + bank holidays

Pension & benefits

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC/R Technician to support naval HVAC/R systems from our Basildon workshop in Essex. The role involves commissioning and FAT activities with UK naval sites and occasional international assignments; travel and hands-on, field-based work are essential.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years post-apprenticeship experience, a valid F-Gas certificate, and a keen electrical/mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• HVAC/R experience post-apprenticeship (1–2 years)
• Able to read schematics/drawings
• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude
• Willing to travel UK/internationally with valid licence
• Eligible for UK BPSS and SC clearances (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HVAC/R knowledge

Electrical aptitude

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Education

F-Gas Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an HVAC/R Technician to support naval HVAC/R systems from our Basildon workshop in Essex. The role involves commissioning and FAT activities with UK naval sites and occasional international assignments; travel and hands-on, field-based work are essential.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years post-apprenticeship experience, a valid F-Gas certificate, and a keen electrical/mechanical aptitude.