Regional Chiller Engineer - HVAC, PPM & Repairs

Thrive SW; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private medical insurance

Additional benefits

Job summary

Thrive SW is seeking an experienced Chiller Engineer to service and repair commercial HVAC plants across Reading, Swindon, Milton Keynes and the M4 corridor. You will take ownership of PPMs, fault-finding and end-of-life equipment replacements, working hands-on with VRF and air conditioning systems.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000 per year, a company van, private medical insurance and additional benefits, with travel across the region and opportunities to develop the

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience with HVAC systems and chillers.
• City & Guilds Level 2 Refrigeration & AC or equivalent.
• Current F-Gas certification.
• Understanding of chilled-water systems and controls.
• Ability to read schematics and manuals.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and reactive fault-finding on chillers including air- and water-cooled units.
• Diagnose refrigeration, mechanical, electrical and control faults.
• Inspect chilled-water systems, pumps, valves and cooling towers.
• Assess plant performance using temperatures, pressures and alarms.
• Leak check and recover refrigerants; maintain records.
• Support VRF, air conditioning and HVAC equipment as needed.
• Assist with installation works and project handover.
• Read manufacturers' information and drawings to plan work.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Chiller servicing

Troubleshooting

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

F-Gas certification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

Thrive SW is seeking an experienced Chiller Engineer to service and repair commercial HVAC plants across Reading, Swindon, Milton Keynes and the M4 corridor. You will take ownership of PPMs, fault-finding and end-of-life equipment replacements, working hands-on with VRF and air conditioning systems.

The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000–£50,000 per year, a company van, private medical insurance and additional benefits, with travel across the region and opportunities to develop the