Multi-Skilled Air Conditioning and HVAC Engineer

Location: London Borough of Camden
Contract: Temporary to permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week, excluding unpaid lunch breaks
Working arrangement: Van-mobile

About the role

Camden Facilities Management is looking for an experienced Air Conditioning and HVAC Engineer to carry out PPM, servicing, reactive repairs, fault-finding and minor installation works across Camden�s corporate buildings, schools and other public buildings.

The engineer will help maintain safe, comfortable and energy-efficient environments and will work alongside Camden�s electrical and mechanical engineers as part of the M&E Operations Team.

Key responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair split, multi-split, VRV/VRF and DX systems.
• Maintain heat pumps, fan coil units, AHUs and extract and supply ventilation systems.
• Diagnose faults and replace components such as compressors, expansion valves, fan motors, PCB controls, sensors and contactors.
• Undertake refrigerant leak detection, recovery, pressure testing and system evacuation in accordance with F-Gas requirements.
• Carry out commissioning and seasonal performance inspections where required.
• Complete AHU inspections, filter and belt replacement, coil cleaning, condensate tray cleaning and drain testing.
• Inspect fans, motors, ventilation equipment and associated controls.
• Support the maintenance of pumps, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, calorifiers, plate heat exchangers, motorised valves and heating controls where competent.
• Identify underlying faults and recommend effective remedial work to improve performance and reduce repeat failures.
• Maintain accurate and timely records using Camden�s CAFM system and issued mobile technology.
• Work �live� by recording findings, materials, actions and completion details while attending sites.
• Manage and prioritise an allocated workload to meet PPM and reactive maintenance targets.
• Liaise professionally with school staff, caretakers, building users, contractors and colleagues.
• Complete dynamic risk assessments and comply with permit-to-work, working-at-height and other relevant safety procedures.
• Maintain the work vehicle, tools and equipment appropriately.

Essential qualifications and experience

Candidates must be able to evidence:

• NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent recognised qualification in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.
• Current F-Gas Category 1 certification.
• Practical experience maintaining split, multi-split and VRV/VRF systems.
• Experience maintaining AHUs, FCUs, ventilation systems, heat pumps and commercial HVAC equipment.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability.
• Experience delivering both PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Experience working independently in occupied buildings.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Competence using mobile devices or CAFM systems to maintain accurate job records.

Desirable experience or qualifications

• City & Guilds 18th Edition.
• Basic electrical fault-finding.
• BMS knowledge.
• Water Hygiene Awareness.
• IPAF or PASMA.
• Experience working within education, local authority, NHS or other public-sector estates.
• Experience maintaining associated mechanical plant.

Standards expected for both positions

We need engineers who:

• Are dependable, punctual and communicate promptly when an issue could affect attendance or delivery.
• Take responsibility for allocated work and follow jobs through to an appropriate conclusion.
• Work safely and remain within their technical competence.
• Produce clear, accurate and meaningful maintenance records.
• Use the issued tablet or mobile device consistently as part of normal working.
• Manage their workload without requiring continual supervision.
• Treat customers, colleagues and contractors professionally and respectfully.
• Follow reasonable management instructions and Camden procedures.
• Take pride in the quality of their workmanship.
• Are comfortable working in schools and other occupied public buildings.
• Cooperate with colleagues and contribute positively to the wider team.