About the role
Are you looking to start or grow your career in construction and mechanical services? Do you enjoy being hands-on, working as part of a team, and contributing to major infrastructure projects?
We're looking for a motivated HVAC Mate to join our team and play an important role supporting the installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems on a large-scale project. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience alongside skilled HVAC professionals while developing your knowledge and skills in a fast-paced construction environment.
What you'll be doing
As an HVAC Mate, you'll work closely with experienced tradespeople, helping to deliver high-quality HVAC installations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with the installation of ductwork, ventilation systems and associated equipment
- Preparing materials, including measuring, cutting and assembling components
- Moving and handling tools, materials and equipment safely across site
- Supporting the positioning and securing of ductwork and mechanical systems
- Following drawings, instructions and guidance from supervisors and skilled trades
- Maintaining tools and equipment to ensure they are safe and ready for use
Who we're looking for
- CSCS Card (or equivalent)
- Experience working within a construction or site-based environment
- Basic understanding of mechanical or HVAC installation activities
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Commitment to health, safety and environmental standards
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Experience supporting HVAC or mechanical installation teams
- Manual handling training
- Experience working on major infrastructure, energy or industrial projects
- Knowledge of ductwork systems and installation processes
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected].
Job Reference: BBUK20304
