Mobile Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC Engineer

Location: East London / M25 Corridor (Dartford) or West Midlands
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000/£55,000 Basic + Door-to-Door Travel + Overtime + £100/Week Call-Out Allowance
Hours: Monday-Friday, 08:30 - 17:30
Call-Out: 1 in 4 rota

The Company

Our client is a specialist Refrigeration & HVAC contractor providing service, maintenance and project support across a varied commercial customer base. Engineers are assigned a focused regional patch covering the West Midlands or East London/M25 corridor, with occasional overnight stays when required.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC Engineer to join a growing engineering team. You'll be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault-finding, repair and commissioning of commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems across a range of commercial environments.

Working independently across a dedicated patch, you'll ensure systems operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with industry standards while delivering a high level of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and HVAC systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify refrigeration, AC, HVAC and electrical faults.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota.
• Carry out leak detection, refrigerant recovery, evacuation and charging in line with F-Gas regulations.
• Complete inspections, testing and performance checks to maximise reliability and efficiency.
• Produce service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Build strong relationships with clients and site contacts.
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and energy efficiency.
• Support junior engineers and apprentices when required.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures.

Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 2 (or equivalent) in Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, HVAC, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience with commercial refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Valid F-Gas Certification.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out PPMs and reactive maintenance.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage a regional service patch.

Desirable Experience

• Split, Multi-Split, VRV and VRF systems.
• Commercial refrigeration equipment.
• Electrical fault-finding, BMS and HVAC controls.
• Experience within commercial environments including offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare and leisure facilities.
• IPAF, CSCS, Asbestos Awareness or Electrical Testing & Safety certifications.

Package & Benefits

• £40,000 - £50,000/£55,000 basic salary.
• £100 per week call-out allowance.
• Door-to-door travel pay.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company van, tools, phone and tablet.
• Private Healthcare.
• Death in Service Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Long-term career progression within a specialist Refrigeration & HVAC business.

Coverage Area: West Midlands and East London/M25 Corridor (Dartford), with engineers typically working within a dedicated geographical patch and occasional overnight stays where required.