Senior Chiller Engineer

Oyster Recruitment Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Life cover

Company health care scheme

Death in service

Enhanced pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional holiday

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Chiller Engineer to join a well-established rental equipment provider. You will fault-find, install, commission and service rental chiller equipment, including HVAC and power systems, ensuring reliability in challenging environments.

You will mentor junior technicians, provide technical guidance to customers, and maintain accurate service records. A full UK driving licence is required, and prior experience with chillers and HVAC is

Qualifications

• Experience with chillers, HVAC or industrial equipment.
• Strong fault-finding abilities across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams and service manuals.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintenance and repair rental chiller equipment, including HVAC and power generation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Inspect and test equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Provide technical guidance to customers on equipment operation.
• Maintain accurate service reports and maintenance records.
• Mentor and assist junior technicians with training.

Skills

Fault finding

HVAC

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Wiring diagrams

Driving licence

Job description

Are you an experienced HVAC and refrigeration technician who thrives on fault finding and delivering effective solutions?

Our client, a well-established rental equipment provider, is looking for an experienced Senior Chiller Engineer to join their growing team.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring temporary equipment operates reliably, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and testing equipment before deployment. Your expertise will be essential in maintaining service standards, supporting customers with technical guidance, and mentoring junior team members as they develop their skills in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance and repair work on rental chiller equipment, including HVAC and power generation systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults.
• Inspect and test equipment to confirm it is operating correctly and ready for use.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers on the operation of equipment.
• Maintain accurate service reports and maintenance records.
• Mentor and assist junior technicians with training and skill development

Who They’re Looking for:

• Previous experience working with chillers, HVAC, power generation or similar industrial equipment.
• Strong fault-finding abilities across mechanical and electrical systems.
• The ability to interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings and service manuals.
• A full UK driving licence.

What’s on offer

• Company vehicle
• Life cover
• Company heath care scheme
• Death in service
• Enhanced pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Fantastic career progression opportunities