Mobile Refrigeration / Chiller Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5225 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and ABM AVIATION UK LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 5315 (Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers, HVAC engineer is an index entry for this group). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5225 Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
5315 Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
LOCATION: Hounslow
SHIFT PATTERN: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8-5pm
SALARY: Competitive
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
• You will be utilising your core skills as an Air Conditioning service engineer, reactive fault diagnostics and installations associated to this company’s core activities
• Full commissioning and servicing of HVAC Equipment, Chillers and associated Air Handling Units and other associated equipment.
• Assist with Warranty Repairs were necessary
• Compile reports and information sheets according to the company’s Quality System, for purposes of conveying information regarding the quality and performance of individual installations.
• Co-operation with contracts staff were necessary to achieve our employer’s acceptance in line with agreed contract terms.
• Produce non-commissioning related documentation as dictated by workload, ie. Technicalreports and reject reports for failures of components or plant.
• Responsible for own Health & Safety on site and follow Method Statements and Risk Assessments as standard on all sites, highlighting specific requirements as required.
• Liaise with Contract Managers and contract support in arranging delivery and collection of materials and/or consumables.
• Assist as necessary, with scope of abilities; with service, maintenance and warranty work should commissioning workload become sporadic.
• Promote the after sales Service and Maintenance Divisions of the Company.
• Laisse with the Contract Manager / contract support and report any issues, which may be causing problems on site and may delay the completion of the contract or jeopardise the satisfaction of the customer.
• Any other duties, projects etc. that are necessary for the achievement of the company’s Objectives within the remit of the role. Note: the above list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time with the role holder.
• Flexibility to work within several sites with different variety of customers and sites.
• Regular on call cover to attend site emergencies, outside of normal working hours
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Completing a weekly time sheet correctly and submitting it to your line manager weekly.
• Submitting Expenses weekly with all supporting receipts.
• Completing all necessary paperwork for the customer whilst on site and obtaining a customer’s signature to enable the job attended to be invoiced without any delays.
• Completing engineer’s worksheet in full, giving full details of plant that requires additional work.
• Completing the Minor Works and Installation Certificates on completion of any electrical installations or alterations.
• Phoning in to your line manager / office administrator at the end of every job to update.
• Phoning in to the office helpdesk at the end of the day after your last job as part of the lone working procedure.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
• Full UK Driving License (maximum 6 points on license and no cases pending)
Desirable but not essential qualifications or licences:
• IPAF, PASMA
• Knowledge and use of computer software – Microsoft Office, Building Management Systems
• HVAC & Building Services Engineering experience
• City & Guilds/NVQ - Building Services Engineering or Electrical Installation/Maintenance or equivalent
Knowledge
• FGAS regulation (City & Guilds)
• NVQ / City & Guilds in Air Conditioning and / or Refrigeration
• Manufacturer course / knowledge
Experience
• Minimum of 2 years field based Service / Fault Finding experienc
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ABM AVIATION UK LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers (SOC 5225) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~7k in sample- Middle half £34,476–~42,276
- Median £38,376
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ABM AVIATION UK LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5225 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.