Full job descriptionMobile Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC Engineer
Location: East London / M25 Corridor (Dartford) or West Midlands
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000/£55,000 Basic + Door-to-Door Travel + Overtime + £100/Week Call-Out Allowance
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:30
Call-Out: 1 in 4 rota
The Company
Our client is a specialist Refrigeration & HVAC contractor providing service, maintenance and project support across a varied commercial customer base. Engineers are assigned a focused regional patch covering the West Midlands or East London/M25 corridor, with occasional overnight stays when required.
The Role
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC Engineer to join a growing engineering team. You’ll be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and commissioning of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems across a range of commercial environments.
Working independently across a dedicated patch, you’ll ensure systems operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with industry standards while delivering a high level of customer service.
Key Responsibilities
*Service, maintain and repair commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems.
*Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
*Diagnose and rectify refrigeration, AC, HVAC and electrical faults.
*Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota.
*Carry out leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation and charging in line with F-Gas regulations.
*Complete inspections, testing and performance checks to maximise reliability and efficiency.
*Produce service reports and maintenance documentation.
*Build strong relationships with clients and site contacts.
*Identify opportunities to improve system performance and energy efficiency.
*Support junior engineers and apprentices when required.
*Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures.
Requirements
*City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
*Proven experience with commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems.
*Valid F-Gas Certification.
*Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
*Experience carrying out PPMs and reactive maintenance.
*Full UK Driving Licence.
*Ability to work independently and manage a regional service patch.
Desirable Experience
*Split, Multi-Split, VRV and VRF systems.
*Commercial refrigeration equipment.
*Electrical fault-finding, BMS and HVAC controls.
*Experience within commercial environments including offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare and leisure facilities.
*IPAF, CSCS, Asbestos Awareness or Electrical Testing & Safety certifications.
Package & Benefits
*£40,000 - £50,000/£55,000 basic salary.
*£100 per week call-out allowance.
*Door-to-door travel pay.
*Overtime opportunities.
*Company van, tools, phone and tablet.
*Private Healthcare.
*Death in Service Life Insurance.
*Employee Assistance Programme.
*Ongoing technical training and development.
*Long-term career progression within a specialist Refrigeration & HVAC business.
Coverage Area: West Midlands and East London/M25 Corridor (Dartford), with engineers typically working within a dedicated geographical patch and occasional overnight stays where required.