HVAC Engineer

Equans Services Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services provider in Liverpool is seeking an HVAC Engineer for a full-time role. The ideal candidate will ensure the availability of air conditioning systems, perform fault-finding and maintenance, and support the team in technical matters. Qualifications include NVQ level 2 and strong fault-finding skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including generous annual leave and employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Employee discount shopping schemes

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or further education qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• Experience and practical skills in fault-finding.
• Driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure environmental and temperature control equipment is available for users.
• Fault-find and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Complete daily job sheets using CAFM systems.

Skills

Fault-finding

Technical skills

Teamwork

Excel skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in Air Conditioning

Recognised EITB or CITB apprenticeship

Job description

Join to apply for the HVAC Engineer role at Equans UK & Ireland.

This is a permanent, full‑time role (40 hours per week) with a competitive salary and benefits package.

About Equans

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over €17 billion. In the UK & Ireland, Equans provides technical, FM, regeneration and energy services—specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. The company employs 13,500 people in the UK & Ireland to support businesses, public sector organisations and government in embracing the energy transition toward net zero and digital industrial transformations. Equans is part of the Bouygues group.

General Overview

• Accountable for ensuring all spaces, environmental/temperature control rooms and equipment are available for end users, keeping downtime to an absolute minimum during breakdowns.
• Fault‑find on all A/C units, refrigeration systems and chiller plant on site.
• Ensure the site's F‑gas logbook is kept up to date, and all losses, recoveries and additions are recorded appropriately.
• Be responsible for the maintenance and operational upkeep of portable and fixed air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Plan, oversee and work with all subcontractors during service visits associated with refrigeration systems.
• Recover, repair, pressure test, vacuum dehydrate, charge and re‑commission A/C units as required.
• Adaptable and able to undertake any other engineering task as required by the Account Manager or Technical Services Manager.
• Ensure that PPM and reactive jobs are processed.
• Defects are diagnosed and reported.
• Faults are repaired in a timely manner and in budget.
• Complete daily job sheets and PPM logs via PDA/tablet in real time using CAFM systems.
• Responsibilities will also include being a member of the on‑call rota for the contract.

Client / Customer

• Respond in a timely manner to verbal and written requests.
• Coordinate quotations with the contract manager.
• Use preferred suppliers where possible.

Helpdesk – PPM

• Support the Helpdesk in servicing and breakdowns.
• Be available for out‑of‑hours call‑out support for the contract.

Compliance

• Achieve appointment as Refrigeration Responsible and Competent Person.
• Complete all operational logs, F‑gas reports and job sheets via CAFM and compliance systems.
• Produce information for quotations.
• Produce and collate condition / dilapidation reports.
• Complete accident and near‑miss returns in a timely manner.
• Ensure the site supervisor is informed immediately if dangerous circumstances occur.
• Complete electronic reports for compliance.

SHEQ

• Ensure you work to company health and safety policy.
• Ensure PPE is safe to use.
• Ensure your test equipment is within calibration.
• Ensure you follow method statements & risk assessments for all works.

Impact

• Working to high standard of building maintenance, a fully reliable air‑conditioning engineer is required who can work on own initiative or within a team environment.
• Produce high‑quality reports of findings. The role will involve being the face of Equans, so smart appearance and being able to discuss findings with others is required.
• Carry out the defined planned maintenance regime for all contractual obligations within the school buildings.
• Ensure Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) are in place.
• Issue relevant working permits.
• Carry out repairs, reactive maintenance and minor installation works on plant.
• Attend, diagnose and repair faults with due regard to customer care in this specific environment.
• Carry out proactive plant monitoring activities to ensure efficient utilisation of plant and equipment.
• Interrogate operational information systems to support daily operations as well as fault diagnosis.
• Complete the relevant paperwork and report diligently.
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be required, some of which may be outside normal working hours.
• Undertake any training necessary to ensure effective performance of duties.

Complexity

• Chillers – wet and dry systems.
• Cold rooms and freezers.
• Air conditioning system, VAV, VRV and FAT boxes.
• Cooling towers.
• Air handling units.
• Pumps.
• Water treatment.
• Building management system.
• Control system.
• Maintain all documentation and records to the highest standard.
• Understand the contracts and obligations.
• Project a professional image of Equans to external and internal customers, with clear channels of communication.
• Other tasks as directed by line management.
• Operate in accordance with best practice, equal opportunities, recognise and value diversity in the workplace and demonstrate respect for others.
• Place the highest importance upon Equans health and safety policies and procedures.
• Abide by Equans policies and procedures.
• Always represent Equans in a professional manner.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications or Required Experience

• Recognised EITB or CITB apprenticeship or other similar approved training or further education qualifications in an appropriate discipline.
• Minimum air conditioning engineer qualifications to NVQ level 2.
• Fully conversant with all major manufacturer’s systems and equipment.
• 18th Edition.
• Fault‑finding and practical skills.
• Able to work unsupervised and function as part of a team.
• Very strong Excel and IT skills.
• Driving license essential.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 1 year's service (+ public holidays).
• Life cover equivalent to 1.5 × annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.
• 24 / 7 employee assistance programme and access to mental wellbeing app.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value of a diverse workforce in delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; if you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Building Structure and Exterior Contractors