HVAC Field Service Technician

Darwin Recruitment; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Professional tools

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment is seeking an HVAC Field Service Engineer for on-site client locations across the Netherlands. The role involves installing and commissioning air handling units, performing preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure reliable climate control solutions.

You will provide on-site and remote support, train customers on safe system operation, and manage retrofit projects while maintaining thorough service reports. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification or equivalent practical experience in HVAC, refrigeration, automation, electromechanics or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Commission air handling units and installations, carry out preventive maintenance and troubleshoot technical faults.
• Analyse technical issues and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support, guiding and training customers in the safe and effective use of HVAC systems.
• Deliver retrofit projects and optimise existing installations, identifying opportunities for improvements, spare parts and additional services.
• Prepare service interventions, maintain accurate technical reports and build strong customer relationships through professional service delivery.

Skills

HVAC

Automation

Electromechanics

Education

Technical qualification in HVAC

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job title – HVAC Field Service Engineer
Client Location – Netherlands
Client Industry – HVAC / Air Treatment and Climate Control Solutions
Contract type – Permanent
On-site commitment – Full Time, Field-Based, with travel and occasional overnight stays as required
Salary – Competitive, with company car and professional tools provided
Language – Fluent communication skills required; technical English is advantageous but not essential

Project focus

• Commission air handling units and installations, carry out preventive maintenance and troubleshoot technical faults.
• Analyse technical issues and implement effective solutions to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support, guiding and training customers in the safe and effective use of HVAC systems.
• Deliver retrofit projects and optimise existing installations, identifying opportunities for improvements, spare parts and additional services.
• Prepare service interventions, maintain accurate technical reports and build strong customer relationships through professional service delivery.

Key skills and Experience required

• Technical qualification or equivalent practical experience in HVAC, refrigeration, automation, electromechanics or a related discipline.
• Experience in HVAC systems, air handling equipment, refrigeration technology or automated installations is highly desirable.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of field service assignments.
• Customer-focused approach with effective communication skills, good knowledge of MS Office and digital tools; a refrigerant handling certificate is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required, with the ability to communicate in technical English considered beneficial but not essential.