HVAC Engineer

HVAC Engineer

Starting salary: £44,567.17

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• Flexible working options
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Early finish on Fridays
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, etc.
• Family‑friendly and accessible workplace policies

Your Role

This role offers a great opportunity to join a high‑performance aerospace environment as a key technical expert in refrigeration and HVAC systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring system reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement across site operations. This is a hands‑on and strategic position combining technical expertise, contractor management, and optimisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the subject‑matter expert for all refrigeration and air conditioning systems across the site(s)
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of refrigeration plant, AC systems, and cooling towers
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and standards (e.g. F‑Gas, pressure systems, water hygiene/legionella control)
• Develop & implement planned preventive maintenance (PPM) strategies
• Manage and oversee specialist contractors, ensuring quality, value for money, and adherence to scope
• Review and challenge contractor quotations and scopes of work to control costs
• Lead fault diagnosis and provide technical support for complex system issues
• Maintain accurate records, certification, and compliance documentation
• Support audits and inspections, ensuring all systems meet regulatory and internal standards
• Identify opportunities for system optimisation, energy efficiency, and cost reduction
• Provide technical guidance and support to the wider engineering team

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems, ideally including large chillers and complex installations
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance (F‑Gas, pressure systems, water hygiene/legionella)
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and act as a subject‑matter expert
• Experience in managing contractors, including reviewing and challenging quotations
• A proactive mindset with the ability to drive continuous improvement and optimise system performance

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