Chiller Engineer
Chiller Service Engineer
Location: London (field-based across Greater London & surrounding areas)
Salary: £42,000 - £55,000 DOE
Benefits: Company van, fuel card, overtime, call-out, pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
A leading building services and facilities management contractor is seeking an experienced Chiller Service Engineer to support a portfolio of commercial and industrial clients across London and the surrounding areas.
This is a long-term, stable opportunity offering manufacturer-backed training, exposure to large commercial plant, and clear progression for engineers specialising in chillers and cooling systems.
Role Responsibilities
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair works on chiller systems
Fault diagnosis on electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration components
Servicing, maintenance, and repair of:
Air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
Scroll, screw, and centrifugal compressors
Process cooling systems
Close control / precision cooling equipment
Associated pumps, valves, and controls
Carrying out pressure testing, leak detection, evacuation, and refrigerant charging
Working on refrigerants including R134a, R410A, R407C, R404A (and low-GWP equivalents)
Completing service reports, F-Gas logs, and statutory 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)
Candidate Profile
Essential:
Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Chiller Engineer or HVAC Engineer with strong chiller exposure
F-Gas Category 1
Proven fault-finding capability on commercial chiller 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
Manufacturer training (e.g. Carrier, Trane, Daikin, York, Mitsubishi)
Interested?
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 but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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