AC Engineer

Perigon Search; Barking; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable HVAC service provider is seeking an Air Conditioning Engineer for field-based work across clean commercial sites in the UK. This role involves servicing and maintaining VRV, VRF systems, chillers, and AHUs, with responsibilities including fault finding and mentoring junior engineers. The position offers a competitive salary of £46,000–£48,000, regular paid overtime, a company van, and ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates should have a strong servicing background and F-Gas certification.

Benefits

£46,000–£48,000 basic salary (DOE)

Regular paid overtime

Company van with personal use

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Tools, phone, and laptop provided

Ongoing training

Real progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Required F-Gas Category 1 certification.
• Strong background in servicing and repairing VRV/VRF systems.
• Confident in communicating and reporting on-site.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain VRV/VRFs, splits, chillers, and AHUs.
• Fault finding and remedial work as needed.
• On-site mentoring of junior engineers when required.

Skills

Strong servicing and repair background with split and VRV/VRF systems

Confident communicator with good site reporting ability

Experience with chillers and AHUs

Education

F-Gas Category 1 (C&G 2079)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

A long-established HVAC service provider is hiring an Air Conditioning Engineer to join their high-performing maintenance team. This is a field-based role across clean, commercial sites including schools, banks, and offices — ideal for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be trusted to get on with it.

You’ll be handling a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, working with VRV/VRF systems, splits, chillers, and AHUs. Engineers here are given proper support, high-quality kit, and opportunities to keep progressing.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Service and maintenance of VRV/VRFs, splits, chillers, and AHUs
• Fault finding, remedial work, and quoting where needed
• Occasional emergency callouts (including rare out-of-hours cover)
• On-site mentoring for junior engineers when required
• Producing FGAS logs, reports, and asset condition data
• Representing the business professionally with clients

What You’ll Need

• F-Gas Category 1 (C&G 2079) — required
• Strong servicing and repair background with split and VRV/VRF systems
• Confident communicator with good site reporting ability
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with chillers, AHUs, and mechanical plant is a bonus
• Ideally located within reach of London or the M4 corridor

What’s in It for You

• £46,000–£48,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Regular paid overtime
• Company van with personal use
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Tools, phone, and laptop provided
• Ongoing training (including manufacturer courses)
• Real progression opportunities
• Supportive team with a focus on quality, not volume

What’s Next

If this sounds like your kind of role and you're ready for a move, just send over whatever version of your CV you’ve got handy — no need to polish it. The van, tools, and training are ready when you are.