Senior Air Conditioning/ HVAC Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Job summary

Thrive SW is seeking a Senior Air Conditioning / HVAC Engineer to cover commercial sites across the Southwest. The role offers GBP45,000–GBP50,000 per annum with a company van provided.

You will carry out PPMs, diagnose faults, install and service HVAC systems, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. A full UK driving licence and F-Gas Category 1 qualification are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commercial Air Conditioning Engineer or Senior HVAC Engineer.
• F–Gas Category 1 qualification – essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial air–conditioning and HVAC systems.
• Experience with split systems, VRF/VRV, AHUs, FCUs and ventilation systems.
• Excellent fault–finding, diagnostic and problem–solving skills.
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs and installations.
• The ability to work independently with sound technical judgement.
• Multi–skilled experience in plumbing or electrical fault finding is desirable.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial air–conditioning and HVAC systems.
• Diagnosing faults and undertaking repairs across split systems, VRF/VRV systems, AHUs, FCUs and ventilation equipment.
• Completing air–conditioning installations, replacements and associated works.
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests and resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Carrying out inspections and performance checks to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Identifying defects and recommending remedial works, upgrades and improvements.
• Undertaking refrigerant handling in accordance with F–Gas regulations and industry standards.
• Carrying out associated plumbing or electrical fault–finding where competent and appropriate.
• Completing service reports, maintenance records and compliance documentation accurately.
• Liaising with clients and site teams to coordinate works and minimise disruption.
• Providing technical advice and support to colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping resolve more complex faults.
• Working independently and using sound technical judgement to determine the most appropriate solutions.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements and company procedures.

Skills

Commercial HVAC systems

Fault finding

VRF/VRV systems

AHUs/FCUs

F-Gas Category 1

Independent working

Multi-skilled (plumbing/electrical)

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

Senior Air Conditioning / HVAC Engineer
Covering site in the Southwest
GBP45,000–GBP50,000 per annum
Company van provided

We are looking for an experienced Senior HVAC Engineer to join an established service and maintenance team, covering commercial sites throughout the South West.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial air–conditioning and HVAC systems.
• Diagnosing faults and undertaking repairs across split systems, VRF/VRV systems, AHUs, FCUs and ventilation equipment.
• Completing air–conditioning installations, replacements and associated works.
• Responding to reactive maintenance requests and resolving technical issues efficiently.
• Carrying out inspections and performance checks to ensure systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Identifying defects and recommending remedial works, upgrades and improvements.
• Undertaking refrigerant handling in accordance with F–Gas regulations and industry standards.
• Carrying out associated plumbing or electrical fault–finding where competent and appropriate.
• Completing service reports, maintenance records and compliance documentation accurately.
• Liaising with clients and site teams to coordinate works and minimise disruption.
• Providing technical advice and support to colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping resolve more complex faults.
• Working independently and using sound technical judgement to determine the most appropriate solutions.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements and company procedures.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Air Conditioning Engineer or Senior HVAC Engineer.
• F–Gas Category 1 qualification – essential.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial air–conditioning and HVAC systems.
• Experience working with split systems, VRF/VRV, AHUs, FCUs and ventilation systems.
• Excellent fault–finding, diagnostic and problem–solving skills.
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance, repairs and installations.
• The ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
• Multi–skilled experience, particularly plumbing or electrical fault–finding, is desirable.
• The ability to support and guide colleagues when required.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A full UK driving licence.