Hvac Engineer

Salary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Mobile role covering Newcastle
Package: Company van, fuel card, overtime, pension and funded training

Nelson Recruitment is recruiting an experienced HVAC Engineer on behalf of our established facilities management client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation and higher education sites.

You will take ownership of HVAC plant across your assigned sites, ensuring systems remain safe, compliant, efficient and reliable. The role suits a self-motivated engineer who is confident working independently, diagnosing faults and delivering a professional service in occupied residential environments.

Key responsibilities

• Complete planned preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, including AHUs, MVHR and MEV units, fan coil units, ventilation systems, split and VRF/VRV air conditioning and air source heat pumps.
• Diagnose and repair reactive faults on HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and control systems within agreed response times.
• Carry out F-Gas-compliant leak checking, recovery, charging and commissioning, maintaining accurate refrigerant records.
• Replace filters, belts, bearings, motors, dampers and other components, and complete airflow measurement and balancing where required.
• Use BMS and local controls to identify faults, adjust settings and improve plant performance and energy efficiency.
• Support minor installations, equipment replacement and commissioning projects.
• Record work accurately through the mobile job management system, including readings, photographs, defects and parts used.
• Work safely in line with RAMS, permits, safe isolation and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Liaise professionally with client teams, residents and contractors while minimising disruption.

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, HVAC or Mechanical Engineering Services.
• Current F-Gas Category 1 certification — this is essential.
• Proven experience maintaining commercial HVAC plant, including AHUs, split or VRF systems and ventilation equipment.
• Competence in electrical fault-finding and safe isolation on HVAC equipment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS, ECS, JIB or an equivalent skills card, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• A well-organised, customer-focused approach and confidence using mobile technology for job reporting.

Desirable experience

Experience with MVHR and MEV systems, air source heat pumps, BMS controls, ventilation hygiene requirements or manufacturer-specific equipment would be advantageous. Additional qualifications such as 18th Edition, IPAF or PASMA are also welcomed.

What’s on offer

• Salary of £45,000–£48,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Company van and fuel card for business use.
• Overtime available at enhanced rates.
• Funded refresher courses, manufacturer training and additional qualifications.
• Company pension scheme.
• Uniform, PPE and handheld job management device provided.
• Career progression into supervisory, technical lead and specialist roles.

Apply today

If you are a qualified HVAC Engineer looking for a permanent mobile role with strong earning potential, development opportunities and a varied multi-site workload, we would like to hear from you. Apply today with your current CV, and a member of the Nelson Recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role

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