Senior Maintenance Technician (Air Conditioning)

Full Time/Permanent
Engineering, Maintenance
Hard Services
HVAC
M&E
£40,000 to £49,999
£41,440 + 30% pensionable unsociable allowance rising to £47,967 + 30% upon full competency.
All London
London
3672
12-10-2026 01:52 PM
22-10-2026
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Senior Maintenance Technician (Air Conditioning)

Reference: 3672

Salary: £41,440 + 30% pensionable unsociable allowance rising to £47,967 + 30% upon full competency.

Grade: 2A1

Location: Plumstead Depot and Elizabeth Line Central Operating Section

Safety Critical Role

About the Role

Join Rail for London Infrastructure and help maintain the mechanical and air conditioning systems that support the Elizabeth Line. You will lead maintenance delivery, provide technical expertise and ensure assets remain safe, reliable and available for passengers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead maintenance activities, fault response, inspections, planned preventative maintenance, asset monitoring, condition-based maintenance and safe hand back of assets. Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

Leadership experience in a safety critical environment; railway standards knowledge; Full UK driving license and the ability to drive company vehicles, excellent IT skills essential: Specialist knowledge of Building Services and public health systems with a strong air conditioning and mechanical maintenance background, Substantial experience as a Mechanical Technician, Building Services Technician or Senior Maintenance Technician within the plant room environment with working experience of planned preventive maintenance and fault finding and repair, NVQ Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Heating and Ventilation (City and Guilds or equivalent 6188-22) and Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Installing, Testing and Maintaining Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems (6187-01) or equivalent, Or NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning City and Guilds 6187-02 C&G 2079-14 Level 2 Awards in F-Gas & ODS Regulations (Category I or II).

Desirable

HND or equivalent; professional membership; Network Rail standards knowledge; rail infrastructure experience.

Why Join Us?

Final salary pension scheme, Free travel for you on the TfL network, Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket, 266 hours of annual leave which includes the usual 8 recognized public and bank holidays, Tax-efficient cycle-to-work program, Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers, Discounted Eurostar travel.

Application Process

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages. Closing date: 22 October at 23:59.

Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images

All certificates are required at the interview stage and maybe requested before.

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