Chiller Engineer

Posted 25 February 2026
Salary 50000.0
LocationSwindon
Job type Permanent
Discipline Hard Services Engineering
Reference18517

Job description

Chiller Engineer (HVAC / Refrigeration)
Location: Mobile / Regional UK
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE + overtime + call-out (negotiable)

Role Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Chiller Engineer to carry out service, maintenance, and fault-finding on commercial and industrial water chillers and associated HVAC plant. This is a mobile role offering door-to-door travel, minimal overnight stays, and long-term stability.
Key Duties
  • Service, maintain, and repair air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
  • Fault-find refrigeration, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Work on associated plant including pumps, AHUs, FCUs, valves, pipework, and control panels
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
  • Complete service reports and F-Gas documentation
  • Liaise professionally with clients and on-site teams
Essential Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Chiller Engineer or Refrigeration Engineer
  • F-Gas Category 1 (essential)
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent)
  • Strong electrical fault-finding capability
  • Demonstrable experience working on water chillers
  • Full UK driving licence
Desirable
  • Manufacturer training (e.g. Trane, Carrier, Daikin, York)
  • Commercial FM or industrial background
  • Exposure to BMS and controls systems



Package
  • £45,000 – £55,000 basic salary (DOE)
  • Overtime and on-call payments
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Door-to-door travel paid
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme and ongoing training