Static HVAC / Heat Pump Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank

Bonus scheme

Pension

Specialist training

Career development

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an HVAC / Heat Pump Engineer to join a permanent static-site maintenance team at Canary Wharf. You will manage several Daikin Altherma systems, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The role requires experience in HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or heating, with knowledge of heat pumps preferred. There is structured training and clear career progression in a stable, London-based posting.

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating or heat pump maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of pumps, valves, flow rates and system pressures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and servicing on Daikin Altherma heat pump systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and controls faults.
• Investigate alarms and performance issues; identify faults.
• Monitor plant performance and proactively identify potential issues.
• Complete maintenance reports and service documentation.
• Liaise with manufacturers, subcontractors and control engineers.
• Support minor installation, commissioning and system optimisation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Reading drawings

Self-motivated

Pumps & valves

Tools

Daikin Altherma

Job description

This permanent, static-site role sees the successful HVAC / Heat Pump Engineer join a maintenance team in Canary Wharf, taking ownership of several Daikin Altherma systems. Duties span planned servicing, reactive repairs, fault diagnosis, and system optimisation to sustain plant reliability and efficiency across the commercial estate. Applicants should bring solid refrigeration, air conditioning, or heating experience, ideally with heat pump knowledge. The £46,000 salary is complemented by structured training and development to deepen specialist expertise. With a standard working pattern and clear scope for professional growth, this position suits a technically minded engineer seeking a stable, long-term posting in a prominent London location.

Static HVAC / Heat Pump Engineer – Canary Wharf Location: Static Site Role Salary: £46,000 + Training and Development Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC / Heat Pump Engineer to join a permanent static-site maintenance team, taking ownership of multiple Daikin Altherma heat pump systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or heating experience looking to specialise in commercial heat pump technology. The successful candidate will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, system optimisation and supporting minor remedial works, ensuring plant performance, reliability and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and servicing on Daikin Altherma heat pump systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and controls faults.
• Investigate system alarms, performance issues and operational faults.
• Monitor plant performance and identify potential issues proactively.
• Inspect and maintain pumps, valves, heat exchangers, expansion vessels and associated heating system components.
• Complete maintenance reports and service documentation.
• Liaise with manufacturers, subcontractors and control engineers when required.
• Support minor installation, commissioning and system optimisation works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Experience within HVAC, air conditioning, refrigeration, heating or heat pump maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of refrigeration principles and heating systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Good knowledge of pumps, valves, flow rates and system pressures.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage plant performance independently.

Desirable

• F-Gas Category 1.
• Experience with Daikin Altherma heat pumps.
• Heat pump manufacturer training.
• Commercial heat pump installation experience.
• BMS/Controls experience.
• Electrical qualifications.
• Experience commissioning or optimising heat pump systems.

Training and Development

• F-Gas Qualification
• Daikin Manufacturer Training
• Heat Pump Servicing and Fault Finding
• Commissioning and Optimisation
• Refrigeration Training
• BMS and Controls Familiarisation

What''s on Offer£

• £46,000 basic salary.
• Permanent static-site position.
• 25 days holiday + bank
• Bonus scheme paid every year based on company performance
• Specialist tools provided
• Pension
• Specialist training and career development.
• Opportunity to become the site lead specialist for Daikin Altherma heat pump systems.
• Stable role within a growing low-carbon heating sector.