HVAC Engineer

Job Title: HVAC Engineer
Location: Derbyshire
Start Date: Immediate
Pay Rate: £26.78 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)

Essential Requirements:

• Recognised or Time Served Apprenticeship
• Extensive HVAC maintenance experience
• Mechanical qualifications (City and Guilds standard)
• Multi-skilled capabilities
• Fault-finding skills
• Contractor supervision experience
• Competence in Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Proficiency in writing permits and safe systems of work
• F-Gas certification for refrigerant handling

Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on plant, equipment, and building services.
• Manage risks and improve plant performance, including identifying critical spares and optimising the BMS system.
• Use new technologies to maintain a comfortable environment and handle client requests for reactive and PPM tasks.
• Fault-find on HVAC systems, especially Variable Refrigerant Volume air conditioning systems.
• Support team health and safety initiatives.
• Act as Energy and Safety Champion on site.
• Provide technical expertise to the maintenance team.
• Write and follow Risk Assessments, addressing any issues safely.
• Complete necessary documentation as per regulations.
• Use mobile devices for CAFM system tasks and plan daily work via email and calendars.
• Liaise with the Supervisor and Account Manager on building services issues.
• Act as the responsible person and deputise for the site supervisor when needed.
• Work overtime as required, including nights and weekends.
• Perform additional duties as needed.
• Supervise and manage sub-contractors.
• Participate in an on-call rota for emergencies outside normal hours.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience:

• Working at Height Qualification
• IPAF / PASMA
• AP Qualifications
• BMS system experience
• HVAC Controls

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