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