At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain commercial chillers while delivering top-notch customer support.
- Company: Leading HVAC specialist with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid travel, overtime pay, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training and clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in cooling systems.
- Qualifications: Experience with commercial chillers and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
We are recruiting an experienced Chiller Service Engineer to join a leading HVAC specialist, providing service, maintenance and repair of commercial cooling systems across a varied customer portfolio.
This role is ideal for an engineer with a strong background in commercial chillers who also has a good understanding of wider HVAC systems.
Working in a field-based position, you'll be responsible for keeping critical cooling equipment operating safely, efficiently and reliably while delivering an excellent level of customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive service work on commercial chillers.
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs on a range of cooling systems.
- Carry out inspections, testing and performance checks.
- Service and maintain commercial HVAC equipment from a variety of manufacturers.
- Complete digital service reports and maintain accurate documentation.
- Ensure all work complies with current Health & Safety and industry regulations.
- Provide technical advice and support to customers on site.
- Work independently while maintaining excellent communication with customers and internal teams.
Requirements
- Proven experience servicing and maintaining commercial chiller systems.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Good working knowledge of commercial air conditioning and HVAC equipment.
- Experience working in a mobile field service role.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively.
- Full UK driving licence.
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration.
- F-Gas Refrigerant Handling Certificate.
- Relevant HVAC or Mechanical Engineering qualifications.
- Salary & Benefits
- Paid travel after the first 30 minutes.
- Overtime paid at 1.5x. Sundays and Bank Holidays paid at 2x.
- On-call rota: 1 in 9.
- Minimum 5-hour payment for attended call-outs, plus a £50 attendance bonus.
- 33 days annual leave including Bank Holidays + Birthday day off.
- Company sick pay following probation.
- Quarterly performance bonus.
- Company van, fuel card, mobile phone and tablet.
- Ongoing technical training and career development.
- Clear progression opportunities through structured training programmes
Chiller Engineer in Reading employer: Trident Recruitment Ltd
Trident Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in the HVAC industry, particularly in Sheffield. With a strong focus on employee development, the company provides extensive training and clear pathways for career progression, ensuring that every team member can grow and thrive in their role. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal environment for both junior and experienced engineers alike.
