HVAC Engineer | RAF Croughton

Location: RAF Croughton (with occasional travel to Barford St Johns)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Salary: £40,000 – £44,000 depending on experience

Who We Are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

What We Do

We put our customers and families first. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Take Your HVAC Career to the Next Level?

We are seeking a skilled and motivated HVAC Engineer to join a high-performing team at RAF Croughton. This is more than a standard maintenance role; it is an opportunity to support critical infrastructure within the UK Defence sector while working with advanced systems in a professional and purpose-driven environment. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will be working in a HVAC team of two engineers. While there will be opportunities to work collaboratively, the role will predominantly involve lone working, requiring confidence, independence, and strong problem-solving ability.

What You Will Be Doing

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs across a range of HVAC systems in commercial and domestic buildings on site.
• Complete tasks within agreed timescales, meeting key performance indicators and ensuring all documentation is accurately recorded and submitted.
• Diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and complete minor installation and refurbishment works as required.
• Work independently for the majority of time while collaborating with the wider operations team when needed.
• Maintain high standards of Health and Safety, ensuring all RAMS are in place, and complying with COSHH and RIDDOR regulations.
• Liaise with military personnel, DIO representatives, and supply chain partners to deliver consistent high-standard service in a high-profile defence environment.

What You Bring

• A City and Guilds qualification in Air Conditioning or an equivalent certification, along with F-Gas Category 1 qualification and experience in the safe handling of refrigerants.
• Strong practical experience in HVAC maintenance and repairs.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Reliability, punctuality, self-motivation, and effective communication skills.
• Experience in commercial environments is beneficial; previous exposure to MOD environments or JSP 375 is advantageous.
• Hydrocarbon refrigerant qualification desirable; additional First Aid or Health and Safety certifications are a plus.
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced HVAC Engineer looking for a rewarding and challenging role where your expertise will have real impact, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to maintaining essential infrastructure.

We offer:

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Work van and fuel card

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.