HVAC Engineer | RAF Fairford

• Job Overview
• Position: HVAC Engineer
• Location: RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, GB (fairford; occasional travel to RAF Welford)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm, plus an on‑call rota from 4:30pm – 8:00am including weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and improve HVAC systems across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford, spending most of time at Fairford and traveling to Welford as required.
• Plan and carry out preventative maintenance, statutory inspections and mandatory compliance activities on a range of HVAC systems.
• Diagnose faults and conduct reactive repairs to air‑conditioning, ventilation and extraction systems to keep mission‑critical assets operational.
• Complete minor installation and refurbishment works, interpret technical drawings and specifications, and determine effective repair solutions with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate records using PDA and tablet‑based systems, ensuring all maintenance documentation is submitted on time.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including RAMS, COSHH, RIDDOR and other legislation, and report any equipment defects or concerns.
• Build working relationships with military personnel, Defence Infrastructure Organisation representatives and supply chain partners while delivering excellent customer service.
• Support and mentor apprentices, share technical knowledge and contribute to the wider team’s development as appropriate.
• Required Qualifications and Experience
• Qualified HVAC professional with a City & Guilds qualification in Air Conditioning or equivalent industry‑recognised certification.
• F‑Gas Category 1 and Safe Handling of Refrigerants qualifications.
• Strong experience in HVAC maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and RIDDOR.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• Strong communication skills, self‑motivation and ability to work independently while ensuring high standards of workmanship.
• Experience in commercial environments, knowledge of JSP 375, previous MOD experience, and additional Health & Safety or First Aid qualifications are advantageous.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, previous Security Clearance or hydrocarbon update certification would also be welcomed.
• On‑Call & Additional Earnings
• Participation in out‑of‑hours emergency call‑out rota (4:30pm – 8:00am weekdays, including weekends).
• On‑call allowance of £150 per week.
• Minimum payment of four hours for each attended call‑out, regardless of time spent on site.
• Overtime: Monday to Saturday paid at time and a half, Sunday paid at double time.

Benefits

• Permanent full‑time position within a growing organisation supporting UK Defence infrastructure.
• Varied and technically challenging workload.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment and opportunities for career progression.
• Equality and Diversity

VIVO is an equal opportunities employer.

We promote diversity, inclusivity and reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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