HVAC Service Engineer

Location: Portsmouth (field-based across Portsmouth & surrounding areas)
Salary: £42,000 - £52,000 DOE
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, overtime, call-out allowance, pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

A leading building services and facilities management contractor is seeking an experienced HVAC Service Engineer to support a portfolio of commercial and industrial clients across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering structured training, manufacturer support, and clear progression for engineers looking to develop both technically and professionally.

Role Responsibilities

Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair works on HVAC systems

Fault diagnosis on electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration components

Servicing and maintenance of:

Split & multi-split air conditioning systems

VRV / VRF systems

AHUs, FCUs, and ventilation systems

Heat pumps and chillers (experience-dependent)

Carrying out pressure testing, leak detection, evacuation, and re-gassing

Completing service reports, F-Gas logs, and compliance documentation

Liaising with clients, site contacts, and helpdesk teams

Ensuring all works are carried out in line with:

F-Gas regulations

Health & Safety legislation

Company and site procedures

Participation in an on-call rota (typically 1 in 6 / 1 in 8)

Essential:

Minimum 3+ years' experience as an HVAC / AC Service Engineer

F-Gas Category 1

Strong fault-finding capability on HVAC systems

Good working knowledge of electrical and mechanical components

Full UK driving licence

Comfortable working independently in a field-based role

Desirable:

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Experience with chillers, heat pumps, or commercial ventilation

18th Edition (BS7671)

IPAF / PASMA

Interested?

INDAV

If you believe you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, apply today.

Alecto Recruitment Limited is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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