Job Description
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.
