Naval HVAC/R Technician – Commissioning & FAT Specialist

Johnson Controls; Basildon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car

25 days paid holiday + bank holidays

Overtime

7% matched pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Discounts

Cycle-to-work

Extensive product training

Zero Harm safety culture

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Basildon, Essex, is seeking an HVAC/R Technician with 1–2 years post-apprenticeship experience to support naval systems commissioning and FAT activities. The role is based in our Basildon workshop with travel to UK naval sites and occasional international assignments.

You will obtain F‑Gas compliance, perform electrical/mechanical hookups, calibration, and testing, and develop your career through extensive product training and progression into advanced commissioning.

Qualifications

• F-Gas certification (Cat I or II) required.
• 1–2 years post-apprenticeship HVAC/R experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics/drawings.
• Willing to travel UK/internationally and hold a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of ATUs, Chillers, and HVAC systems in 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

HVAC/R experience

Electrical aptitude

Reading schematics

Travel willingness

Job description

Johnson Controls in Basildon, Essex, is seeking an HVAC/R Technician with 1–2 years post-apprenticeship experience to support naval systems commissioning and FAT activities. The role is based in our Basildon workshop with travel to UK naval sites and occasional international assignments.

You will obtain F‑Gas compliance, perform electrical/mechanical hookups, calibration, and testing, and develop your career through extensive product training and progression into advanced commissioning.