Looking for an HVAC Technician Recruitment Agency? Here’s Who to Trust

Struggling to Find Reliable HVAC Technicians?

If you’re running a mechanical services company, commercial maintenance business, or construction firm, you already know the challenge:

Too many job ads, not enough quality applicants
Technicians with no ARCTick or tools
No-shows on day one
Pressure from clients to meet deadlines and SLAs

The truth is: the best HVAC technicians aren’t sitting on job boards they’re working, and they only move for the right opportunity.

So how do you hire them?

Simple. You work with an HVAC recruitment agency that specialises in permanent trades.

What an HVAC Technician Recruitment Agency Actually Does

At a high level, we do one thing:
We find and place licensed, experienced HVAC technicians fast.

At HJ Recruitment, we work with contractors and service providers across Australia to fill roles like:

Commercial HVAC installers
Service and breakdown technicians
Preventative maintenance techs
Duct installers and sheet metal workers
Dual trade refrigeration/electrical techs
Regional and FIFO HVAC roles

What Makes a Good HVAC Recruitment Agency?

Not all recruiters are built the same. When it comes to HVAC, here’s what actually matters:

1. Trade-Specific Knowledge

You want a recruiter who knows the difference between VRF systems, split ducted installs, chiller servicing, and basic filter cleans. Not someone who mixes up HVAC with plumbing.

2. Licence & Compliance Checks

Every candidate must hold the correct:

ARCTick
White Card
Police clearance (if needed)
Any site-specific inductions

We verify all this before you ever speak to them.

3. Speed to Hire

Our clients usually receive a shortlist within 24–72 hours not weeks. Because your projects can’t wait.

Why Mechanical Contractors Use HJ Recruitment

We’re not a generalist firm. We live and breathe skilled trades especially HVAC.

Here’s how we deliver:

Permanent recruitment only (no flaky labour hire)
Nationwide coverage Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and regional
Licensed, vetted, and job-ready candidates
Cultural fit for your team and site
Quick turnaround with no upfront costs

Let’s talk about your HVAC hiring needs

Who We Work With

We support:

Mechanical services contractors
Commercial construction and fit-out firms
Facility management companies
Mining and industrial service providers
Government and education HVAC providers

Whether you're looking to fill one technician role or scale a full team, we can help.

Common HVAC Roles We Place

HVAC Service Technician
Commercial Installer
Chiller Tech
VRF/VRV Specialist
Maintenance Technician
FIFO HVAC Tech
Commissioning Tech
Duct Installer / Sheet Metal Fabricator

What Our Clients Say

“HJ Recruitment is the only agency I use for HVAC. The guys they send actually know what they’re doing.”
Site Manager, Tier 2 Builder

“They understood exactly what we needed for our maintenance contracts licensed, reliable techs with good communication.”
FM Contractor, WA

Final Thoughts

Hiring HVAC technicians doesn’t have to be a gamble. If you’re sick of wasting time on ads, getting ghosted, or chasing compliance you need a recruitment partner who specialises in HVAC.

At HJ Recruitment, we’ve placed hundreds of HVAC technicians into full-time roles across Australia. We’ll help you find the right person fast, licensed, and ready to work.

Book a call with our team and get your next HVAC technician on-site within days.

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