Multi-Skilled Air Conditioning and HVAC Engineer

Air Conditioning & HVAC Engineer
Location: North London
Rate: £31.98 per hour umbrella
Contract: 3 months ongoing
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
Working Pattern: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Air Conditioning and HVAC Engineer to join a public sector Facilities Management team in North London.
The role will involve carrying out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, reactive repairs, fault-finding and minor installation works across a range of corporate buildings, schools and public buildings.

You will work as part of an M&E team, helping to maintain safe, comfortable and energy-efficient buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair split, multi-split, VRV/VRF and DX systems.
• Maintain heat pumps, fan coil units, AHUs and supply/extract ventilation systems.
• Diagnose faults and replace components including compressors, expansion valves, fan motors, PCBs, sensors and contactors.
• Carry out refrigerant leak detection, recovery, pressure testing and system evacuation in line with F-Gas requirements.
• Complete commissioning and seasonal performance checks where required.
• Carry out AHU inspections, including filter and belt replacement, coil cleaning and condensate/drain checks.
• Inspect fans, motors, ventilation equipment and associated controls.
• Support with associated mechanical plant where competent, including pumps, pressurisation units, calorifiers and heating controls.
• Identify underlying faults and recommend appropriate remedial works.
• Accurately record work, findings, materials and completion details using CAFM systems and mobile technology.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated PPM and reactive workload.
• Liaise professionally with building users, caretakers, contractors and colleagues.
• Complete dynamic risk assessments and follow permit-to-work, working-at-height and other relevant safety procedures.
• Maintain the work vehicle, tools and equipment to the required standard.

Essential Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent recognised qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• Current F-Gas Category 1 certification.
• Practical experience maintaining split, multi-split and VRV/VRF systems.
• Experience working with AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems, heat pumps and commercial HVAC equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out both PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently in occupied buildings.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable using mobile devices or CAFM systems to update job records.

If you are an experienced Air Conditioning/HVAC Engineer with F-Gas Category 1 and strong commercial maintenance experience, we would be keen to hear from you.