Chiller Engineer
Job description
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NET Recruit is proud to be partnering with a leading specialist in the maintenance of critical air conditioning and chiller equipment. Renowned for its exceptional training, advanced technology platforms, and refined operational processes, the business continues to experience sustained growth across the industry. A fantastic opportunity has now arisen for an experienced Chiller Engineer to join the team, supporting clients across Greater London.
Your Roles and Responsibilities
While in this role your duties may include but are not limited to:
- Supporting Air Source Heat Pump installations alongside an AC Fitter
- Carrying out plumbing works relating to HVAC systems
- Conducting chlorination, sealed system testing and minor plumbing repairs (e.g. pumps and valves)
- Performing inspections, fault-finding and maintenance on plumbing fixtures, systems and associated equipment
- Installing mechanical or plumbing systems as required
- Responding to urgent call-outs and resolving issues promptly and professionally
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers to address complex problems
- Maintaining accurate job records and material usage
- Delivering a high standard of customer service during all site visits
What You Will Need To Apply:
Please apply ONLY if you meet the following criteria:
- Proven experience in plumbing, ideally within commercial or site-based environments
- Relevant plumbing accreditations, such as City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing and NVQ Level 3 Plumbing
- Good working knowledge of mechanical equipment and installations
- Experience with or interest in ASHP technology (advantageous but not essential)
- Ability to read CAD plans and use IT systems confidently
- Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach
- Problem-solving ability and sound decision-making skills
- Physical fitness and the ability to work across varying site conditions
- A valid driving licence and CSCS skills card
- Gas qualifications are beneficial but not required
What you will get in Return:
This exciting opportunity is ideal for a motivated technician seeking to advance their career and gain valuable knowledge and experience in the HVAC industry within a leading and highly successful business. The position holder will work within the wider engineering team on a range of HVAC projects and support more senior members of staff with complex work.
The business offers a competitive starting salary of up to £55,000, along with an £8,000 travel allowance, both dependent on the candidate’s experience and expertise. This is complemented by an attractive benefits package, including a company bonus, generous holiday entitlement, and a strong pension scheme.
In addition, the role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge, with clear scope for future progression and career development.
To enquire further about this role, please reach out to our dedicated recruiter:
Christina Smith - Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
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⭐ Highlight your City & Guilds Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 Plumbing qualifications prominently as these are specifically mentioned requirements
📊 Quantify your HVAC experience: "Maintained 45+ commercial chiller systems, achieving 98% uptime across 12-month period"
🌐 Emphasise any Air Source Heat Pump experience as the role involves supporting ASHP installations
🎯 Showcase your commercial or site-based plumbing background as this is preferred over domestic work
🤝 Demonstrate customer service skills with examples of professional site visits and client interactions
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- •Performed chlorination and sealed system testing on 25+ commercial HVAC installations, achieving 100% compliance with safety standards
- •Collaborated with 8-person multi-disciplinary engineering team to resolve complex chiller faults, reducing average downtime by 35%
- •Maintained accurate job records and material usage across 150+ site visits annually, supporting £2.8M project portfolio
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Dear Hiring Manager,
NET Recruit's partnership with a leading HVAC specialist presents exactly the career progression I'm seeking as a qualified Chiller Engineer. Your focus on Air Source Heat Pump installations and advanced technology platforms aligns perfectly with my City & Guilds Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 Plumbing qualifications, plus my commercial site experience.
My background in commercial plumbing and mechanical systems maintenance, combined with my ability to read CAD plans and perform sealed system testing, positions me well to support your multi-disciplinary engineering team across Greater London projects.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Describe the process of chlorination in HVAC systems and when it's required
- ›How would you approach fault-finding on a commercial chiller system that's not cooling effectively?
- ›What safety considerations are important when working with sealed system testing?
- ›Explain the key differences between Air Source Heat Pumps and traditional air conditioning systems
- ›How do you read and interpret CAD plans for HVAC installations?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to respond to an urgent call-out. How did you handle the pressure?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with other engineers to solve a complex problem
- ›Give an example of when you provided excellent customer service during a challenging site visit
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to work in difficult site conditions. How did you adapt?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to make a quick decision to resolve a plumbing issue
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to respond to an urgent call-out. How did you handle the pressure?
Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with other engineers to solve a complex problem