HVAC Engineer

HVAC Service Engineer

Location: Manchester (field-based across the North West)
Salary: 38,000 - 48,000 DOE
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, overtime, call-out, pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading building services and facilities management contractor is seeking an experienced HVAC Service Engineer to support a portfolio of commercial and industrial clients across Manchester and the wider North West region.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering structured training, manufacturer support, and clear progression for engineers looking to develop technically and professionally.

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair works on HVAC systems

• Fault diagnosis on electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration components

• Servicing and maintenance of:

  • Split & multi-split air conditioning systems

  • VRV / VRF systems

  • AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation systems

  • Heat pumps and chillers (experience-dependent)

• Carrying out pressure testing, leak detection, evacuation, and re-gassing

• Completing service reports, F-Gas logs, and compliance documentation

• Liaising with clients, site contacts, and helpdesk teams

• Ensuring all works are carried out in line with:

  • F-Gas regulations

  • Health & Safety legislation

  • Company and site procedures

• Participation in an on-call rota (typically 1 in 6 / 1 in 8)

Essential:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience as an HVAC / AC Service Engineer

• F-Gas Category 1

• Strong fault-finding capability on HVAC systems

• Good working knowledge of electrical and mechanical components

• Full UK driving licence

• Comfortable working independently in a field-based role

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

• Experience with chillers, heat pumps, or commercial ventilation

• 18th Edition (BS7671)

• IPAF / PASMA

• Previous experience within facilities management or building services

Interested?
If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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