via Reed · 2 October 2026 ·3 days ago

HVAC / AC Engineer

Reed
Romford Full-time GBP 42,000 – 47,000
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HVAC Service & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Essex & North East London
Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Call-Out: 1 in 10 / 1 in 11 rota, £125 standby payment per day
Overtime: Regular overtime available, paid at time-and-a-half (minimum 10-hour payment)
Company Vehicle: Fuel card provided for business use
Holiday: 33 Days Annual Leave
Equipment: Company van, laptop, tools and uniform provided

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an HVAC Service & Maintenance Engineer to join a growing and well-established building services business operating across Essex and North East London.

This is a mobile role covering a portfolio of over 140 commercial sites, working with a range of prestigious blue-chip clients. The position is focused on service, maintenance, fault-finding and repairs, with no installation work involved.

The successful candidate will work independently across a variety of sites, carrying out planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns on a range of HVAC equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain and repair HVAC and air conditioning equipment.

  • Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise downtime.

  • Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.

  • Work on VRV, VRF and chiller systems.

  • Carry out pressure testing, fault diagnostics and PCB replacement.

  • Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.

  • Build strong relationships with clients and provide a high standard of customer service.

  • Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

Candidate Requirements
  • NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, HVAC or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience within HVAC service and maintenance.

  • Experience working on VRV, VRF and chiller systems.

  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

  • Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer?
  • £42,000 - £43,000 for engineers with around 2-3 years' experience.

  • £45,000 - £47,000 for engineers with 5+ years' experience.

  • Mobile role covering Essex and North East London.

  • No installation work, purely service, maintenance and breakdowns.

  • Company van and fuel card provided.

  • Laptop, specialist tools and equipment supplied.

  • 33 days annual leave.

  • Significant overtime opportunities at time-and-a-half rates.

  • Low-frequency call-out rota (1 in 10 / 1 in 11 weeks).

  • Opportunity to work across a portfolio of well-known commercial contracts.

  • Long-term career progression within a growing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HVAC Engineer looking to focus on service, maintenance and fault-finding while benefiting from strong earning potential, a manageable call-out rota and a high degree of autonomy.

PLEASE NOTE: VISA Sponsorship is NOT available

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