HVAC Field Engineer

EH66 - HVAC Field Engineer

Location: Slough

Salary: £45,000 - £59,000 + Company Van

Overview:

This position would be excellent for someone with experience in HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or chiller engineering.

The role involves servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial chillers, heat pumps and associated HVAC equipment at customer sites. It offers the opportunity to work independently, develop technical skills through manufacturer-backed training and build a long-term career within a supportive team.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on chillers, heat pumps and associated HVAC equipment.
• Attend reactive breakdowns, diagnosing faults and carrying out necessary repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, refrigeration and control system faults.
• Complete inspections, performance checks and operational testing.
• Carry out component replacements, adjustments and remedial works.
• Support commissioning and start-up activities on new and replacement equipment.
• Investigate warranty-related faults and complete associated documentation.
• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and manufacturer documentation.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers.
• Complete electronic service reports and maintain accurate records of work undertaken.
• Liaise with the office-based team regarding job progress, parts requirements and outstanding works.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety procedures and relevant industry regulations.
• Participate in the on-call rota, currently operating at 1 in 5.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience within HVAC, refrigeration, air conditioning or chiller engineering.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out planned maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Good understanding of refrigeration principles and HVAC systems.
• Relevant technical qualification in refrigeration, air conditioning, HVAC or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• F-Gas certification (Category I where required).
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Good problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to fault finding.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel nationally and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Benefits:

• Company van provided.
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional discretionary days off between Christmas and New Year.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Overtime paid on top of contracted hours.
• Opportunity for occasional European travel (optional).
• Manufacturer-backed product training.
• Ongoing technical development and training opportunities.