Air Conditioning Engineer

Vacancy Title: AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEER – RAILWAY DIVISION

Location: WIMBLEDON, SOUTH LONDON (FIXED POSITION)

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be within a comfortable commutable distance from Wimbledon – MAX 30-45 Minutes

 

 

 

Vacancy Description             

 

Are you an experienced HVAC engineering professional ready to take your expertise into a specialised, high-impact environment and looking to grow your career with a leading name in the HVAC sector?

 

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking, industry-respected company that’s redefining what excellence looks like in Air Conditioning and refrigeration.

 

 

 

The Company

Our client is an established and award-winning UK HVAC contractor and service provider based in South London, renowned for delivering cutting-edge solutions in:

Railway HVAC systems

Chillers and compressors

Refrigeration and air handling units

Comfort cooling and critical ventilation technologies

Their reputation for professionalism, reliability, and technical excellence has been built over years of delivering value across high-end, mission-critical environments.

They believe in investing in people offering clear career progression, continued training, and the chance to be part of a collaborative, supportive team.

 

 

 

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a talented, hands-on HVAC Engineer with experience in fault-finding, repairs, and commissioning ideally within railway HVAC systems, however sound engineering experience with Air Conditioning and Refrigeration systems is great. This is a specialist role with strong growth potential in a niche and evolving market.

 

You’ll be based out of the South London facility, working across various high-spec HVAC systems designed specifically for air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration on the railway sector specifically trains, tubes etc.

 

 

 

Job Purpose

To identify issues/fault finding, repairing and commissioning railway air conditioning equipment and systems.

 

 

 

Job dimensions

Diagnose faults, repair, and commission HVAC systems for railway applications

Perform mechanical and electrical repairs to high standards

Complete testing, reports, and documentation efficiently and accurately

Liaise with the Factory Manager and Service Support Team to maximise performance and response time

Mentor apprentices through practical and verbal guidance

Maintain safe working practices and uphold the company’s reputation on-site

Keep workspaces clean, organised, and compliant with safety standards

 

 

 

Duties

Ad-hoc repairs on various railway HVAC units.

Offer appropriate support to apprentices through verbal and practical training.

Cleaning HVAC units.

Pre-testing and post-testing of HVAC units.

Replacing various components from HVAC units.

Completing test reports.

Keeping work areas clean and tidy.

Review and update overhaul/repair specifications.

 

 

 

Knowledge and skills

Minimum 5 years of hands-on HVAC experience (rail HVAC experience highly advantageous)

Strong refrigeration and air conditioning repair/commissioning skills

Proven electrical fault-finding abilities

FGAS certification (essential)

CITB Skills Card

Excellent problem-solving skills and technical accuracy

Computer literate with solid communication skills

A self-starter with a proactive, team-focused mindset

 

 

 

Why Join?

Be part of a company that’s investing in innovation and people

Work on specialist railway HVAC systems – a rare and rewarding niche

Enjoy career progression opportunities in a growing business

Collaborate with expert engineers, technicians, and support teams

Competitive salary and benefits package

 

 

 

SALARY & BENEFITS       

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARY PACKAGE (UP TO £47,000 D.O.E) + OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES + FULL BENEFITS

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