HVAC Engineer
Bristol
£45,000 to £50,000 doe
For 30 years Linaker has specialised in the creation and maintenance of tailor‑made business environments. Having shaped workspaces for a wide range of businesses across the country, Linaker’s heritage lies in our ability to design and regulate unique spaces that truly work.
Linaker was founded upon three core values: trust, reliability and care. We are not just a service provider, rather an essential part of our clients’ architecture and, ultimately, an extension of your business, a part of one team.
The last couple of years has seen Linaker grow exponentially and 2026 is no exception. Our client base continues to grow month on month and as a result we are now looking for a Air Conditioning Engineer to join our team!
As an HVAC Engineer, you will be part of our national engineering team, responsible for delivering planned and reactive maintenance across a range of commercial and retail sites. You will ensure HVAC systems operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with statutory and client requirements.
What you will be responsible for
- Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on HVAC systems including AHUs, FCUs, VRV/VRF, split systems, and chillers
- Fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of mechanical and electrical HVAC components
- Ensure work is completed in line with statutory compliance, SFG20, and company procedures
- Complete job documentation accurately via CAFM system
- Identify and report remedial works with clear technical detail
- Maintain van stock, tools, and plant
- Participate in call‑out rota where applicable
What we are looking for
- NVQ Level 3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration / HVAC (or equivalent)
- F‑Gas Category 1
- Proven commercial HVAC maintenance experience
- Good electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety
- ACRIB Gold Skills Card (Desirable)
- Understanding of F‑Gas compliance and environmental regulations.
- Electrical qualification or knowledge
- Asbestos awareness (Desirable)
- Experience working under the SFG20 framework for maintenance schedules.
- Experience with larger complex sites, or critical plant systems (e.g. chillers, large AHUs).
- 5 Years Industry Experience in similar position (Preferred)
- Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) or Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) (Preferred)
- Full UK Driving Licence
The package
- 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (8:00am – 17:00pm)
- Permanent Contract
- Employee pension scheme
- 25 Days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Buy & Sell holidays
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Give as you earn, cycle to work and car salary sacrifice)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- One paid day per year for volunteering, giving back to causes that matter to you
- Recognition programmes that celebrate your contributions and impact
- Death In Service following a qualifying period
- Specialist tools provided
- Company van + Fuel Card
- Uniform+ PPE
- Annual Linaker conference – to celebrate our achievements!
PEOPLE COMPETENCIES
Competencies need to be reviewed to fall in line with the skills and experience we’re seeking for this position
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- A leader – Diligent, hard-working trustworthy and reliable
- Organised and efficient, technically sound
- Charismatic, dynamic, empathetic and diplomatic
- Enjoys problem solving and multitasking
- Deadline and detail driven ‘attention to detail is a must’
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Customer Focus – Engages with internal and external customers to build positive relationships.To have drive, enthusiasm and focus to succeed.
- Communication and Impact – Communicates confidently in sensitive or pressurised situations
- Self-Management and Team Working – Plans and reviews projects under own control involving others
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Understands the sales process and their place within it to drive the business forward
- Can relationship build across multi-level stakeholders both internally and externally.
- Understands the operational business and can converse and portray it in line with the clients understanding
- Can model a bid financially from a blank sheet of paper in line with bespoke specification and can interpret the risk and provide commercial models to offset it
LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
- Direction – Creates a vision and motivates others to work towards it
- Facilitate change – Uses effective communication techniques to handle complex situations
- Use resources – Understands and applies commercial / financial practice in complex commercial situations
- Achieve results – Drives the organisation forward in own area of expertise and manages risk
HVAC Engineer employer: Linaker Ltd
Linaker is an exceptional employer that prioritises trust, reliability, and care, creating a supportive work environment for its employees. As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will benefit from competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and opportunities for personal growth within a rapidly expanding company. With a blend of home and office-based work, along with a commitment to employee wellbeing and community involvement, Linaker offers a unique and rewarding workplace experience.
