Regional HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Manager | Hybrid

Regional Recruitment; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

ERGs

Pension scheme

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead HVAC/refrigeration equipment maintenance across regional depots. This permanent, full-time role offers £55K-£65K (DOE) plus a bonus, with a hybrid work schedule.

You will oversee inspections, maintenance programs and vendor management, ensuring fault-free operations and cost-effective service. Travel to multiple sites is required.

Qualifications

• Essential: 5+ years in equipment maintenance, depot operations, logistics or fleet engineering.
• Essential: fault finding and repair capabilities.
• Essential: strong background in three phase electrical installations and HVAC systems.
• Essential: manage planned/ preventative maintenance schedules, repair turnaround and vendor budgets.
• Essential: full, valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee equipment inspection, maintenance and repair across regional depots and third-party facilities.
• Supervise repair vendors, surveyors and service providers for timely, cost-effective service.
• Review repair estimates and decide whether to repair, sell, or decommission equipment.
• Investigate damage claims and operational issues to implement corrective actions.
• Accurately track equipment history and service data in company systems.
• Collaborate with logistics, operations and customer support to optimise fleet availability.

Skills

5+ years experience

Fault finding

Three phase electrical installations

HVAC systems

Maintenance management

Vendor management

Driving license

Education

Engineering degree

F-Gas certification

Job description

Regional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead HVAC/refrigeration equipment maintenance across regional depots. This permanent, full-time role offers £55K-£65K (DOE) plus a bonus, with a hybrid work schedule.

You will oversee inspections, maintenance programs and vendor management, ensuring fault-free operations and cost-effective service. Travel to multiple sites is required.