At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair HVAC systems on various rail vehicles across the UK.
- Company: Join a leading team in the UK rail industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive overtime, and travel opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career growth with opportunities for further training and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while travelling and working hands-on in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Hands-on HVAC experience and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Location: UK-wide - ideally Midlands, but candidates from across the UK will be considered
Salary: £45,000+ per annum + extensive overtime
Hours: 40 hours per week + regular overtime
Employment Type: Permanent
Travel: UK-wide, with regular lodging away from home
THE ROLE
We are currently recruiting for an HVAC Field Service Engineer to join an established team working across the UK rail industry. This is a hands-on field-based role focused on the maintenance, fault finding, servicing and repair of HVAC systems across a range of rolling stock. You will work on a variety of rail vehicles and projects, including Class 158s, Class 174s, Mark 4s and other rolling stock. The role involves extensive UK-wide travel, with a significant amount of lodging away from home. The standard working week is 40 hours, with excellent opportunities for overtime. Engineers are currently averaging around 10 hours of overtime per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on rolling stock HVAC systems
- Fault finding and diagnosing HVAC issues
- Servicing, repairing and replacing HVAC components
- Carrying out modifications and maintenance work on rail vehicles
- Working safely and efficiently at customer sites across the UK
- Completing maintenance documentation and reports
- Supporting a variety of rolling stock projects
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an experienced HVAC Engineer who can hit the ground running from day one. You must have considerable hands-on HVAC experience and be confident carrying out fault finding, maintenance, servicing and repairs with minimal training or supervision.
Essential:
- Considerable previous HVAC engineering experience
- Strong hands-on fault-finding and maintenance skills
- Ability to hit the ground running with minimal training
- Willingness to travel extensively across the UK
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
- Previous rolling stock experience
- Level 3 qualification in HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience working on rail HVAC systems
- Experience with train air conditioning and heating systems
- Previous maintenance experience within a transport, rail or heavy engineering environment
HVAC - Field Service Engineer employer: Shorterm Group Careers
Shorterm Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Van Drivers in Wantage, Oxfordshire, particularly for those passionate about motorsport. With competitive pay and a supportive culture, employees benefit from a structured work schedule and opportunities for professional growth within the industry. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a sense of community.
