Service Engineer

INNOVA SEARCH; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Service Engineer to join their national team. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing large-scale commercial HVAC systems, requiring a Commercial Gas Safe qualification and F-Gas certification. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience and a strong background in HVAC engineering, with a willingness to travel nationwide. This position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Relevant HVAC engineering experience with a strong background in maintenance and servicing.
• Experience with large-scale commercial systems (100kW+).
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining commercial HVAC systems.
• Performing routine inspections and reactive repairs.
• Producing detailed service reports.

Skills

Commercial HVAC systems servicing

Fault-finding

Technical support and guidance

Collaboration with clients

Education

Commercial Gas Safe qualification

F-Gas certification

City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Job description

This business specialises in bespoke heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for large-scale industrial and commercial environments. They design, install, commission, and maintain tailored climate control solutions across the UK.

Overview

This business are looking for an experienced and dependable Service Engineer to join their national team. The successful candidate will bring a strong background in commercial HVAC systems, with hands‑on experience servicing, maintaining, and commissioning large‑scale equipment. This is a field-based role requiring regular travel across the UK and offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading climate control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and fault‑finding on a wide range of commercial HVAC systems, including AHUs, chillers, ASHPs, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers.
• Working with large‑scale units (typically 100kW+ chillers and heat pumps).
• Supporting commissioning activities and ensuring systems are running efficiently and safely.
• Performing routine inspections, planned maintenance, and reactive repairs to minimise downtime.
• Producing detailed service reports and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure project requirements are met to the highest standards.
• Travelling extensively across the UK (typically 3-4 hours per day; occasional longer days).
• Providing technical support and guidance to colleagues and clients.
• Undertaking overtime as required to meet operational needs.

Requirements

• Commercial Gas Safe qualification (essential).
• F‑Gas certification (essential).
• City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (preferred).
• Significant number of years of relevant HVAC engineering experience.
• Strong background in service, maintenance, and repair of large‑scale commercial systems (100kW+).
• Commissioning experience desirable.
• Consistent employment history demonstrating reliability and commitment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work flexible hours when required.

If this is you and you would like a discussion over this role please send your CV at the earliest opportunity via the system