HVAC Engineer

Do you have a strong background in HVAC Engineering?
Would you like to work for a established family business?
Do you have experience with PPMs?

Company

The company have been operating since the early 2000s, offering the full range of engineering services. Our Mechanical division delivers commercial compliance, installation, reactive repair and planned maintenance services across London and the Southeast for both Public and Private sector clients. As a growing company, we are always looking to add new engineers to our teams, and we currently have an open vacancy for a HVAC PPM Engineer to join our dedicated Education Team, servicing schools across London.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs on a wide range of HVAC equipment across multiple school sites. This includes VRV/VRF systems, split systems, heat recovery units (HRUs), fan coil units (FCUs), air handling units (AHUs) and associated mechanical ventilation equipment.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems including VRV/VRF systems, split AC, HRUs, FCUs, AHUs and extract/supply fans.

• Ability to carry out PPM tasks, inspections, testing and fault finding to HVAC industry standards.

• Experience working on commercial sites, preferably schools or multi site facilities.

• Understanding of associated controls/BMS (basic BMS knowledge an advantage).

• Ability to diagnose technical issues, complete minor repairs and escalate major defects where required.

• Familiarity with SFG
20 or equivalent PPM frameworks (desirable).

• Comfortable working independently and travelling daily across a defined route of school properties.

• Strong compliance awareness with an ability to follow statutory/contractual maintenance requirements.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial or HVAC service environments (education sector desirable).

• Good communication skills and ability to interact professionally with school staff and site managers.

Qualifications (not all essential)

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration/Air Conditioning or equivalent

• F Gas Category 1 Certification (mandatory)

• City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent

• Additional mechanical/electrical qualifications (desirable)

• Manufacturer training on HVAC equipment advantageous

The ideal candidate will be based within the Southeast (Homes counties) with easy access to the M25 and London. Daily travel across mainly South London school sites will be required.

Role Specification and Benefits

• Company Van and Fuel Card (not tracked)

• Availability of overtime upon request

• 20 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

• Uniform and Safety Wear provided

• Specialist testing and access equipment supplied

• App based job allocation systems for efficient workflow and communication

• Paperless reporting and certification system

• Robust training programme with ongoing career development opportunities

Security Clearance

• DBS check required

Important Information:
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