AC Engineer

Gold Group Limited; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large facilities management organisation is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer in Sutton Coldfield. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification, a recognized apprenticeship, and expertise in fault finding and repairs for air-conditioning systems. This role includes various benefits like 24 days annual leave, life cover, and a cycle-to-work scheme, making it a great opportunity for career progression.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Corporate social responsibility days

Learning opportunities

Employee Referral Rewards Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to mental wellbeing app

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in air-conditioning maintenance required.
• Experience in facilities management is a plus.
• Formal qualification in air conditioning & refrigeration needed.

Responsibilities

• Fault-finding and repairing air-conditioning systems.
• Maintaining and updating F-Gas logbooks.
• Overseeing subcontractor works on-site.

Skills

Fault finding

Repair of air-conditioning systems

Health and safety standards

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in air conditioning

Recognised apprenticeship in air conditioning maintenance

Tools

CAFM system

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8am – 5pm (and on-call rota)

Brief

Air conditioning Engineer needed for a large facilities management organisation based in London. We are looking for an experienced, well‑rounded individual who takes pride in their work, has an in‑depth knowledge of fault finding and repair on all air‑conditioning / refrigeration systems, and maintains health and safety standards to company policy.

The successful candidate must hold a City & Guilds (or equivalent) Level 2 qualification in air conditioning and a recognised apprenticeship. Previous experience within a facilities management organisation is a plus.

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes for major brands and retailers
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app

What the role entails

• Fault‑finding and repair of air‑conditioning systems, refrigeration units, chiller plants and associated controls
• Maintain and update F‑Gas logbooks, ensuring accurate records of refrigerant use and leak testing
• Carry out installation, pressure testing, vacuum dehydration and commissioning of A/C systems
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractor works on site
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, including completion of all required documentation
• Complete real‑time job updates using CAFM systems via PDA/tablet
• Diagnose system defects, prepare quotations and liaise with contract managers and clients
• Participate in an out‑of‑hours call‑out rota to provide emergency support when needed
• Work flexibly and professionally, maintaining a high standard of presentation and communication on client sites

What experience you need to be successful

• Apprenticeship in air‑conditioning maintenance
• Formal recognised City & Guilds qualification or NVQ Level 2 in air conditioning & refrigeration
• PASMA & IPAF desirable
• IET 18th edition desirable
• Previous technical experience in a similar role
• Experience using a CAFM system
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook
• Good experience and track record in working in facilities management

How to apply

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Air Conditioning Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible – the position will be filled quickly.

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