️🛠️🏢 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? 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