via Reed · 17 September 2026 ·2 days ago

HVAC Engineer

Shorterm Group
Nottingham Full-time GBP 45,000 – 55,000
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Job Specification: HVAC Field Engineer
Location: UK wide
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Mon-Fri, Days (Flexible start/Finish times)
Salary: £45,000 + overtime
Approx 10 hours overtime per week

The Role

  • We are currently recruiting for a Product Support Engineer - HVAC to join an established team working across the UK rail industry.

  • This is a hands-on role focused on the maintenance, fault finding, servicing and repair of HVAC systems across a range of rolling stock.

  • You will work on a variety of rail vehicles and projects, including Class 158s, Class 174s, Mark 4s and other rolling stock.

  • The role involves extensive UK-wide travel, with a significant amount of lodging away from home.

  • The standard working week is 40 hours, with excellent opportunities for overtime. Engineers are currently averaging around 10 hours of overtime per week.
Key Responsibilities
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on rolling stock HVAC systems

  • Fault finding and diagnosing HVAC issues

  • Servicing, repairing and replacing HVAC components

  • Carrying out modifications and maintenance work on rail vehicles

  • Working safely and efficiently at customer sites across the UK

  • Completing maintenance documentation and reports

  • Supporting a variety of rolling stock projects
About You
  • We are looking for an experienced HVAC Engineer with previous hands-on experience working with HVAC systems.

  • Essential:

o Previous HVAC engineering experience
o Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills
o Willingness to travel extensively across the UK & Ireland
o Full UK driving licence
  • Desirable:

o Previous rolling stock experience
o Level 3 qualification in HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
o Experience working on rail HVAC systems
o Experience with train air conditioning and heating systems
o Previous maintenance experience within a transport, rail or heavy engineering environment

What's on Offer

  • £45,000+ basic salary, depending on experience

  • Significant overtime opportunities

  • Engineers currently averaging around 10 hours' overtime per week

  • Company van provided for business use and expenses

  • Company credit card

  • Door-to-door travel time paid, from leaving home rather than only once arriving on site

  • Accommodation/lodging provided when working away

  • Opportunity to work on a wide variety of rolling stock and major rail projects across the UK
If you're an experienced HVAC Engineer looking for a role offering excellent overtime potential, extensive travel and the opportunity to work on a variety of rolling stock, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact:
Adam Jackson

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