HVAC Engineer

Overview

HVAC Engineer required in the Kent area for our client, a leading HVAC company that has 6 regional offices and has been expanding since it formed over 20 years ago. They offer their customers a complete turnkey solution for the installation, service, maintenance, fault finding and repair on a range of HVAC equipment. Their client base consists of long-standing client relationships with clients such as David Lloyd Leisure, Vue Cinemas, Cineworld, Tate & Lyle, Radisson Hotels, Hilton, Malmaison and more.

• Carry out servicing, fault finding and repair of HVAC equipment, including VRV/VRF systems, split units, chillers, AHUs and cold rooms.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance as part of a turnkey solution.
• Respond to on-site service calls and provide timely, clear reports on findings and remedial actions.
• Work to all relevant health and safety regulations and company procedures.

• Apprenticeship served within the air conditioning industry (not essential).
• Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent.
• 2079 Safe Handling of Refrigerants (F-Gas).
• Full Driving Licence.
• Experience with service, maintenance, fault finding and repair of HVAC systems.
• Live in the Kent region.

• Basic Salary up to £42,000.
• Company Van – Optional personal use of the vehicle.
• Profit share scheme after 12 months' service – Up to £3,600 tax free.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x.
• 40 hour working week; travel paid after 30 minutes each way.
• On-call allowance (1 in 4/5, £1,200 guaranteed; travel paid door to door if called out).
• Pension.
• 22 days' holidays plus bank holidays; increases to 25 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years.
• Company uniform, phone & PDA.