Trades covered on this page
Chillers.
Typical scope of work
- Planned maintenance on air-cooled and water-cooled chillers
- Compressor, controls and refrigerant circuit fault-finding
- Leak testing and F-gas record keeping
- Pump and chilled-water system checks
- Commissioning after component replacement
Typical sites: Office buildings, data rooms, hospitals, hotels and process cooling sites.
Qualifications we ask you to evidence
- F-gas Category 1 certificate
- Experience on commercial chiller plant (please list manufacturers you know)
- Electrical competence for control circuits
- Site safety training appropriate to commercial plant rooms (for example CSCS or SSSTS where clients require it)
Course and scheme names are examples. We check certificates and registrations during review, and we only offer work that matches what you are qualified to do.
Insurance requirements
We ask every applicant for current public liability insurance. Our usual minimum is £2,000,000, and many commercial clients require £5,000,000 before work on their sites is offered. If you employ anyone, employer's liability insurance is a legal requirement.
Subcontract and self-employed work
Chiller subcontract work and self-employed chiller engineer jobs are offered per job. Tell us your experience level so we only offer work that suits you.
Joining our network does not guarantee any work or income. Jobs are offered when suitable work is available in your area, and you are free to accept or decline each one. You work as a self-employed contractor responsible for your own tax, tools, registrations and insurance.
How to apply
- Open the UK Gas Plumbers engineer app at app.ukgasplumbers.com.
- Add your trades, working area, availability, qualifications and insurance documents.
- Our team reviews your application and contacts you if we have suitable work.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer large chiller replacement projects?
Occasionally. Most chiller work is servicing and repairs; larger projects are scoped and offered separately.
Is plant room experience required?
Yes for chiller work. Please describe your commercial plant experience in the app.
How do I apply?
Apply online at app.ukgasplumbers.com. You'll add your trades, working area, qualifications and insurance details, and our team reviews each application.
Is work guaranteed?
No. We offer jobs when suitable work comes in for your trade and area. There is no promised volume or income.
