Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer

Based in Manchester, this permanent role plays an important part in keeping our campus facilities running safely, reliably and to a high standard. You will help maintain and support the mechanical and HVAC systems that underpin day-to-day operations, contributing to a well-managed environment for colleagues and visitors across City Football Group. This role includes occasional weekend and evening work to support football fixtures and events.

Who We Are

Founded in 2013, City Football Group is the world’s leading private owner and operator of football clubs, with teams across the globe connected by a shared belief in doing things differently. Alongside our clubs, we invest in football-related businesses and build partnerships that help the game, and the communities around it, thrive. Everything we do is guided by our purpose: empowering better lives through football. Rooted in more than a century of “City” football, we are proud of the role our clubs play locally and globally, creating positive impact on and off the pitch.

Within our maintenance team, we look after the systems and spaces that help the site operate smoothly every day. We work with care, pace and accountability, bringing together practical expertise and collaboration to support a safe, reliable and high-quality environment across the campus.

The Role

At City Football Group, the maintenance team plays a vital part in keeping our buildings and plant in excellent working order. As Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Engineer, you will help deliver the maintenance services that support safe, efficient operations across the campus, with a clear focus on standards, safety and reliability.

Your work will cover planned preventive maintenance, reactive maintenance and day-to-day inspection of heating, ventilation and air conditioning assets. You will respond promptly to breakdowns, fault-find carefully and support minor installation, upgrade and adaptation works where needed.

Working closely with other trades and Maintenance Managers, you will contribute to planned maintenance and life cycle schedules for the buildings on site. This is a hands-on role where good judgement, teamwork and a consistent approach all help keep the campus operating at its best.

What You’ll Bring

 NVQ Level 3 in HVAC, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification

 Valid F-Gas Category 1 certification

 NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, or an equivalent qualification

 Experience maintaining commercial air conditioning and refrigeration systems

 Experience carrying out planned preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance

 Ability to diagnose faults and respond safely to breakdowns, with a sound understanding of HVAC controls and building services

We are also keen to hear from applicants who have the following skills;

• BMS Knowledge
• IPAF Licence.
• PASMA Certification.
• Experience using CAFM systems.

Why Choose Us

Working at City Football Group means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like it is for you, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your application via our careers site by 1 September 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can.

We will review applications after the closing date and contact shortlisted candidates about the next stage of the process.

We work with a select group of agency partners and do not accept unsolicited applications. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be treated as a direct application.

Equal Opportunities

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. If you require reasonable adjustments or any support throughout the process, please contact hiring@cityfootball.com and we will be happy to help.

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Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK-based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.