Service Technician HVAC

Johnson Controls; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global building technology firm in the UK is looking for a skilled mobile technician to service and maintain Water Chillers and HVAC equipment in the Exeter area. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including a service vehicle, paid holidays, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates should have HVAC qualifications, experience in air conditioning service, F-GAS certification, and a full UK driving license. Applicants must be proactive and able to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company provided vehicle

25 paid holidays plus Bank Holidays

Pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Recognised HVAC qualification at NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
• Proven experience in HVAC service engineer role.
• F-GAS 2079 Cat 1 qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and commission Water Chillers and HVAC equipment.
• Travel to different client locations for maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical service issues.

Skills

HVAC qualification: NVQ level 2

Service experience in air conditioning

F-GAS 2079 Cat 1 qualification

Knowledge of Chillers and HVAC equipment

Electrical and controls experience

Ability to read technical documents

Teamwork and positive attitude

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Johnson Controls are the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet!

We are seeking a skilled and proactive mobile technician to service, maintain, and commission Water Chillers and HVAC equipment in and around the Devon / South West region on a full time and permanent basis.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, with additional allowances for travel, overtime, stand‑by and call outs.
• Company provided service vehicle, mobile phone, tablet, PPE and any specialist equipment.
• 25 days paid holidays plus Bank Holidays.

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle to work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.

Training opportunities with outstanding resources available.

Career development through various career ladders programmes.

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.

Access to business resource groups.

What you will do

As a Chiller and AC Service Technician, you’ll be a key player in delivering technical support and top‑tier customer service. Your day‑to‑day role as a mobile service technician will include travelling to different client locations. You will be responsible for scheduled maintenance activities and repair work on various Water Chillers, AC and other HVAC equipment installed at our clients’ facilities. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical service issues within a set timeframe and according to a defined process, service agreement and customer needs. Part of this role will be providing full documentation in line with our reporting process that clearly states your findings and requirements. A proactive and future‑thinking mind‑set should enable you to make recommendations to the client regarding the efficient operation and continued care of the asset to maximise its life cycle. Health and Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do.

What we look for

• Recognised HVAC qualification : NVQ level 2 or equivalent (NVQ level 3 not essential but desirable)
• Proven experience in the service engineer role within the air conditioning industry.
• F‑GAS 2079 Cat 1 qualification.
• Experience & working knowledge with Chillers, DX, Split & VRV systems, AHUs & ventilation plant.
• Experience working with major manufacturers such as York, Trane, Carrier, Daikin, Hitachi, and Mitsubishi Electric.
• Electrical and controls experience to be able to identify and rectify electrical and control issues.
• Understanding of relevant technical documents such as electrical schemes, fluid schemes, piping diagrams, psychometric diagrams.
• Capable of working without documented procedures and with limited supervision.
• A committed can‑do positive attitude with the ability to integrate and work as a member of a team.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Join our winning team and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard, and your work valued and respected. All with excellent rewards and a great team ethos, your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!