HVAC Engineer - Northamptonshire

️🛠️🏢 We're Hiring: HVAC Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer 🏢🛠️❄️

📍 Northamptonshire
💷 £40,000 per annum upon permanent appointment
💰 Initial Pay Rate: £25.00 per hour
🕒 Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm | Immediate Start
🏢 Facilities Management | HVAC | Air Conditioning | Mechanical Maintenance | F-Gas Compliance

❄️ We are recruiting for an experienced HVAC Engineer / Air Conditioning Engineer to support the planned, reactive and preventative maintenance of HVAC systems and associated building services across a large commercial and industrial site in Northamptonshire.

🛠️ This is an urgent temp-to-perm opportunity offering an immediate start for a technically competent engineer with strong maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostic skills. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient and reliable operation of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated mechanical systems.

🏢 The position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer seeking a long-term role within a facilities management environment, with an initial temporary assignment paying £25.00 per hour before transitioning into a permanent position paying £40,000 per annum.

🔧 The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HVAC or air conditioning maintenance, hold the relevant F-Gas Category I certification and possess City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications or equivalent NVQs.

🛠️ Responsibilities & Duties

• ❄️ Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on HVAC systems, air conditioning equipment and associated mechanical building services.

• 🔧 Undertake reactive maintenance activities and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, faults and service requests.

• 🧰 Diagnose faults across HVAC and air conditioning systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.

• 🌡️ Inspect, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, cooling and air conditioning equipment to ensure optimum performance.

• 🔍 Complete routine inspections of mechanical plant, equipment and building services to identify defects, deterioration and potential system failures.

• ⚙️ Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, site procedures and industry best practice.

• 🚨 Respond efficiently to reactive maintenance requests, minimising equipment downtime and disruption to site operations.

• 🛠️ Identify recurring faults and recommend appropriate remedial actions to improve equipment reliability and system performance.

• 📋 Complete all planned and reactive maintenance tasks within the required timescales and to the expected quality standards.

• 📝 Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, test results and completed work orders.

• 💻 Update relevant maintenance management systems and CAFM systems where required.

• 🦺 Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

• 🛡️ Follow permit-to-work procedures, method statements and site-specific safety requirements.

• 🌍 Ensure compliance with F-Gas regulations, refrigerant handling requirements and relevant environmental legislation.

• ❄️ Carry out refrigerant-related work in accordance with appropriate qualifications, certification and regulatory requirements.

• 🔎 Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency, reliability and performance of HVAC and air conditioning systems.

• ⚡ Support the effective operation of building services, ensuring systems remain safe, functional and fit for purpose.

• 🤝 Work collaboratively with the wider Facilities Management team, fellow engineers and other maintenance personnel.

• 🏢 Liaise professionally with site representatives, contractors and other stakeholders when coordinating maintenance activities.

• 📦 Identify and report requirements for replacement components, spare parts, materials and specialist contractor support.

• 🔄 Support planned maintenance schedules and help ensure statutory and preventative maintenance tasks are completed on time.

• 📈 Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.

• 🚧 Identify potential operational risks, equipment defects and safety concerns, escalating issues appropriately.

• 🧹 Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment throughout all maintenance activities.

• 📑 Ensure all work is completed in line with site standards, operational procedures and relevant technical requirements.

• 🎯 Manage day-to-day maintenance responsibilities effectively, prioritising work according to urgency, safety and operational impact.

• 🛠️ Undertake other reasonable engineering and maintenance duties appropriate to the role.

👤 Requirements

• ❄️ Previous experience working as an HVAC Engineer, Air Conditioning Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with relevant HVAC expertise.

• 🎓 Essential: City & Guilds 2079-11 – Category I F-Gas and ODS Regulations qualification.

• 📜 Essential: City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas or equivalent Level 2 and Level 3 NVQ qualifications.

• 🛠️ Strong practical experience in planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.

• 🔧 Proven fault-finding, diagnostic and repair skills across HVAC and air conditioning systems.

• 🌡️ Good technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and associated mechanical building services.

• 🏢 Previous experience working within a commercial, industrial or Facilities Management environment.

• ⚙️ Ability to carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs safely, efficiently and to a high technical standard.

• 🔍 Strong understanding of routine inspections, equipment testing, defect identification and preventative maintenance procedures.

• 🌍 Good knowledge of F-Gas compliance, refrigerant handling and relevant environmental requirements.

• 🦺 Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.

• 📋 Ability to complete maintenance documentation, work orders and service records accurately.

• 💻 Familiarity with CAFM systems, maintenance management software or electronic work-order systems would be beneficial.

• 🎯 Ability to prioritise maintenance tasks and respond effectively to urgent breakdowns and reactive work.

• 🧠 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify faults and determine appropriate corrective actions.

• 🤝 Good communication and customer service skills, with a professional approach to working with site representatives and colleagues.

• 👥 Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider engineering and Facilities Management team.

• ⏱️ Reliable, organised and proactive approach to maintenance responsibilities and workload management.

• 🏆 Commitment to maintaining high standards of workmanship, compliance, equipment reliability and service delivery.

• 🚗 Ability to attend the Northamptonshire site and commit to the requirements of a full-time, site-based position.

• 🚀 Available for an immediate start and interested in progressing from a temporary assignment into permanent employment.

⭐ Desirable Experience

• ❄️ Experience maintaining a wide range of commercial HVAC and air conditioning systems.

• 🏭 Previous experience supporting industrial or large commercial facilities.

• 🛠️ Experience working within an established Facilities Management or building services engineering team.

• 🌡️ Familiarity with ventilation systems, heating and cooling equipment, mechanical plant and associated controls.

• 🔧 Experience diagnosing complex HVAC faults and identifying recurring equipment issues.

• 📊 Experience using CAFM systems to manage PPM schedules, reactive work orders and maintenance reporting.

• 🦺 Experience working within environments with stringent Health & Safety and compliance requirements.

• ⚡ Understanding of energy efficiency, system optimisation and HVAC performance improvement.

• 📜 Additional relevant HVAC, air conditioning, refrigeration or mechanical engineering qualifications.

• 🔄 Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives and preventative maintenance optimisation.

💼 What's On Offer

• 💰 £25.00 per hour during the initial temporary period.

• 💷 £40,000 per annum upon permanent appointment.

• 📝 Temp-to-perm employment opportunity.

• 🚀 Immediate start available.

• 🕒 Full-time working hours.

• 📍 Site-based engineering position in Northamptonshire.

• 🏢 Long-term opportunity within a Facilities Management environment.

• 🛠️ Hands-on engineering role covering planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.

• ❄️ Opportunity to utilise and develop specialist HVAC and air conditioning expertise.

• 🎓 Opportunities for ongoing technical training and professional development.

• 📈 Potential for long-term career progression within building services and Facilities Management.

• 🤝 Opportunity to work alongside an established facilities and engineering team.

• 🏆 Opportunity to contribute directly to equipment reliability, operational efficiency and high-quality building services maintenance.

📣 Apply Now!

❄️🛠️ This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HVAC Engineer, Air Conditioning Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking for an immediate-start position with a clear route from temporary employment into a permanent role.

🏢 The successful candidate will bring strong technical maintenance experience, excellent fault-finding abilities, the required F-Gas Category I certification and the relevant Level 2 and Level 3 engineering qualifications.

🔧 If you are confident carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing HVAC faults and maintaining commercial or industrial building services, we would be keen to hear from you.

🚀 Available immediately and ready for your next engineering opportunity? Apply today