Chiller Engineer (ID: kVxTUcdm)

Job Details:
Location: London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Engineering
Career Level: Experienced Professional
Contractual Type: Full Time/Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Qualifications: Electrical / Mechanical Engineering
Experience: Minimum of 3 Years Experience
Positions Available: 1
Skills Required
  • HVAC
  • Valid UK Driving Licence
Place of Work: Remote
Salary: £ 42000 - £ 55000 (Per Annum)
Date Posted: 18-Feb-2026
Expiry Date: 17-Aug-2026
Job Description

A well-established building services and facilities management contractor is looking for an experienced Chiller Service Engineer to support a portfolio of commercial and industrial sites across London and the surrounding areas.

This is a secure, long-term opportunity offering manufacturer-supported training, exposure to large-scale commercial plant, and clear progression for engineers specialising in chillers and cooling systems.

The Role:

  • You will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair works across a range of commercial chiller systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on chiller equipment
  • Diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration systems
  • Service, maintain, and repair:
  • Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
  • Scroll, screw, and centrifugal compressors
  • Process cooling systems
  • Close control/precision cooling equipment
  • Associated pumps, valves, and control systems
  • Perform pressure testing, leak detection, evacuation, and refrigerant charging
  • Work with refrigerants including R134a, R410A, R407C, R404A, and low-GWP alternatives
  • Complete detailed service reports, F-Gas records, and statutory compliance documentation
  • Liaise professionally with clients, site contacts, and helpdesk teams
  • Ensure all work complies with:
  • F-Gas regulations
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Company and site-specific procedures
  • Participate in an on-call rota (typically 1 in 6 or 1 in 8)

About You (Essential)

  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience as a Chiller Engineer or HVAC Engineer with strong chiller expertise
  • F-Gas Category 1 certification
  • Demonstrable fault-finding experience on commercial chiller systems
  • Strong working knowledge of both 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
  • Manufacturer training (e.g., Carrier, Trane, Daikin, York, Mitsubishi)

If you’re an experienced engineer looking for stability, technical challenge, and ongoing development within a reputable contractor, this role offers an excellent next step in your career.

Benefits: Company van, fuel card, overtime, call-out allowance, pension, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Position: Chiller Engineer  -  Job Type: Full-Time,  Permanent  -  Salary: £42,000 to £55,000 DOE

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