Hvac Engineer

HVAC Service Engineer – London Location: London & Home Counties (Office based in Essex) Contract Type: Permanent Sector: Building Services / HVAC Maintenance Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE + Overtime + On-Call Allowance + Company Vehicle Package * Up to £50,000 DOE * Door-to-door travel paid * Company vehicle * Overtime paid at 1.5x * Sunday working paid at 2x * On-call rota (currently 1 in 3, potentially reducing to 1 in 4 as the team expands) * £150 per week on-call allowance * Ongoing training and development * Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business The Role This is a service and maintenance focused position, carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdowns, fault finding and repairs across a wide range of air conditioning and HVAC equipment. Installation experience is not essential; however candidates must have strong fault-finding abilities and a solid electrical understanding. Engineers travel directly from home to site each day, with occasional visits to the Essex office to collect parts when required. Key Responsibilities * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial HVAC and air conditioning systems. * Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults. * Service and maintain a variety of commercial AC and HVAC equipment. * Respond to reactive breakdowns and emergency call-outs. * Complete service reports and maintenance documentation. * Liaise professionally with customers on-site. * Ensure all work complies with current Health & Safety legislation. * Work closely with the service team to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction. Requirements * Proven experience servicing and maintaining commercial HVAC or Air Conditioning systems. * F-Gas Certification (Essential). * Strong electrical fault-finding skills. * Good understanding of mechanical HVAC systems. * Full UK Driving Licence. * Excellent customer-facing and communication skills. * Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. * Willingness to participate in an on-call rota following probation and competency review. Working Hours * Engineers travel directly from home to site each day. * Typical site hours average 35-40 hours per week, with door-to-door travel paid. * Early starts are common due to restaurant operating hours, with many sites accessed before opening. * Finish times vary depending on workload and daily schedule