HVAC Engineer

Randstad Construction & Property; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £42k + overtime

Flexible on-call rota

Early weekday shifts (Mon-Fri)

Low-stress standby with coverage

Job summary

Randstad Construction & Property in the UK is seeking a Static HVAC Engineer to oversee site HVAC operations, conduct fault-finding, and ensure statutory compliance at a key facility in Kettering.

This role offers early weekday shifts, an optional on-call rota, and a base salary of £42,000 per year with overtime; on-call perks and a Midlands focus are included.

Candidates should hold F-Gas Certification and NVQ Level 2/3, with VRV/VRF fault-finding and BMS monitoring experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent apprenticeship in Mechanical/HVAC/Electrical.
• VRV/VRF fault-finding and plant maintenance experience.
• F-Gas Certification (City & Guilds 2079 / Cat 1) and CAFM familiarity.

Responsibilities

• PPMs & Reactive Maintenance across HVAC and related plant.
• Fault-Finding & BMS monitoring to manage site temperature and humidity.
• Compliance & CAFM: manage work orders and statutory compliance.

Skills

VRV/VRF fault-finding

BMS monitoring

CAFM systems

Electrical knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

City & Guilds 2079

Job description

Hours: Monday - Friday | Early Shift (07:00-15:00 or 07:30-15:30) | 40 hrs/week

Static HVAC Engineer

Location: Kettering

Salary: £42,000 per annum + Overtime

Hours: Monday - Friday | Early Shift (07:00-15:00 or 07:30-15:30) | 40 hrs/week

On-Call: Fully Optional Rota (£190/week standby allowance)

We are seeking a skilled Static HVAC Engineer to oversee site HVAC operations, conduct fault-finding, and ensure statutory compliance for a key facility in Kettering. Enjoy a great work-life balance with early weekday finishes and a completely optional on-call rota.

Benefits & Highlights

• Base Salary: £42,000 per annum + regular optional overtime.

• Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday early shifts mean free afternoons and evenings.

• Flexible On-Call: Opt-in/opt-out friendly rota (1 in 4 or 1 in 5 weeks covering the wider Midlands region).

• Low-Stress Standby: 95% of call-outs are vendor dispatch only. Fuel and hours fully covered if a site visit is required.

Key Responsibilities

• PPMs & Reactive Maintenance: Carry out planned maintenance and handle breakdowns across HVAC and associated plant.

• Fault-Finding & BMS: Diagnose VRV/VRF system issues and monitor BMS controls to manage site temperature and humidity.

• Compliance & CAFM: Use mobile CAFM systems to manage work orders and track statutory compliance.

• Site Support: Supervise contractors and assist with minor electrical and building fabric tasks.

Requirements

• Valid F-Gas Certification (City & Guilds 2079 / Cat 1).

• NVQ Level 2/3 or recognized apprenticeship in Mechanical/HVAC/Electrical.

• Strong background in VRV/VRF fault-finding and plant maintenance.

• Familiarity with CAFM systems and BMS monitoring.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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