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Vacancy No 5344
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 (£42,000 D.O.E) + OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES + FULL BENEFITS
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