Job Description:

Field Maintenance HVAC Engineer

Reading, UK (Regional Cover)
£41,000 - £44,000 + on-call + company vehicle
Full-time | Permanent

Join a Leading FM Provider Supporting Major Retail Sites

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HVAC Engineer to join a well-established facilities management business delivering services across large retail environments in the Reading region.

With strong contracts, a steady pipeline of work, and continued growth, this role offers stability, variety, and the flexibility of a mobile position, all supported by an experienced operations team.

You'll be working primarily on service and maintenance, with minimal installation work, keeping your focus on what you do best.

Why This Role?

• £41,000 - £44,000 salary
• Company vehicle provided (no live monitoring or audio)
• Paid on-call rota with retainer + enhanced rates
• Structured regional patch (one engineer per area)
• Long-term retail FM contracts
• Predominantly service & maintenance focused role
• Strong support from scheduling and FM teams
• Permanent opportunity within a growing organisation

The Role

You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing commercial HVAC systems across multiple retail sites, ensuring systems remain compliant, efficient, and minimise downtime.

This is a field-based role where you'll manage your own workload while delivering a high standard of service across your region.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, fault-find, and repair commercial air conditioning systems
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive call-outs
• Work across split systems, VRF/VRV, and packaged units
• Maintain systems including Airedale and DX Cooling equipment
• Support general building maintenance tasks where required
• Complete service reports, compliance documentation, and records
• Liaise professionally with clients and internal teams
• Participate in the regional on-call rota

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience within commercial HVAC / air conditioning roles
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
• Experience in a mobile service and maintenance role
• Good understanding of health & safety and compliance
• Ability to manage workload across multiple sites
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Experience within retail or FM environments
• Manufacturer experience (Airedale, DX Cooling, etc.)
• Multi-skilled background (electrical, gas, or general maintenance)

Apply

If you're looking for a stable, well-supported role with strong earning potential and a varied workload, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply via the link or contact Maria Vasileva at DCS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

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