Hoople Group
HVAC Engineer
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Job Title: HVAC Engineer
Hours: 37 per week
Location: Herefordshire
Salary: Hoople Band E £37,932 - £47,816 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22nd October 2026
Hoople Group is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineer to join our Building Maintenance Team in Herefordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled building services engineer looking for a varied role covering planned and reactive maintenance within a professional and supportive environment.
Working across a diverse range of commercial properties within Herefordshire — including, offices, museums, libraries and shopping centre you will maintain and fault find heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, chilled water systems, fan coil units and associated mechanical plant, helping to keep facilities safe, comfortable, compliant and operational.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on HVAC and associated mechanical building services.
- Diagnose and repair faults on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, including AHUs, FCUs, pumps, fans, controls and associated plant.
- Complete inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance in line with schedules and manufacturers’ guidance.
- Ensure work complies with health & safety requirements, relevant legislation and industry standards.
- Respond promptly to HVAC/mechanical plant breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
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This role offers variety and challenge, ensuring no two days are the same.
Essential Requirements:
- F-Gas Category 1 certification where refrigerant handling forms part of the role
- Relevant Level 2 qualification in HVAC, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent
- Experience in HVAC/mechanical building-services maintenance (public sector or facilities-management experience desirable)
- Good knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, fault finding and safe working practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Full UK driving licence
- Professional, approachable manner with strong customer-facing skills
Desirable Qualifications:
- Gas Safe registration or relevant gas qualifications where gas-fired plant is maintained; additional electrical or controls experience is also advantageous
Why Join Hoople Group?
- Regular working hours: 8am – 4pm
- Local work within Herefordshire (no long-distance travel)
- Company vehicle and fuel card
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years)
- Access to exclusive employee benefits, including shopping and leisure discounts
- Company pension scheme & death-in-service insurance
- Learning & development opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme & holiday trading options
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We welcome applicants whatever their personal characteristics or social identity. All requests for flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments will be considered.
The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for:
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme;
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their supporting statement that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details of this role which can be found on our website.
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