AC Manager

Acorn Limited; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Acorn Limited in Slough is seeking a dynamic Air Conditioning Manager to lead their air conditioning service line. This role involves influencing strategy, ensuring compliance, and driving technical excellence.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HVAC, deep knowledge of F-Gas regulations, and a track record of service development. With a salary of up to £65,000, this is a unique opportunity to shape a key business area while collaborating with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Technically strong and commercially aware AC professional.
• Proven track record in supporting service development.
• Familiarity with CAFM or compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the air conditioning discipline.
• Ensure full compliance with F-Gas legislation.
• Drive consistency in engineering standards.
• Develop and support engineers.
• Champion innovation in new technologies.

Skills

Strong experience within air conditioning or HVAC

Deep knowledge of F-Gas and regulatory compliance

Commercial awareness

Ability to influence and collaborate

Experience growing or transforming AC service offering

Exposure to energy-efficient systems

Job description

Are you ready to take ownership of a growing, high-impact service line and shape its future?

We are looking for a forward-thinking Air Conditioning Manager to lead the evolution of our air conditioning offering. This is more than just a management role — it’s an opportunity to influence strategy, unlock commercial potential, and elevate technical standards across a dynamic, growing business.

The Opportunity

As Air Conditioning Manager, you will be at the heart of our growth plans, driving technical excellence, ensuring full compliance, and identifying new commercial opportunities across our portfolio. You will work closely with operational teams, senior leadership, and engineers to build a best-in-class service offering that delivers real value to clients.

This is a role for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys making an impact, and is motivated by building something exceptional.

Why This Role Stands Out

Real ownership of a key service line with freedom to shape its direction

Direct impact on business growth and performance

A platform to introduce innovation and drive technical excellence

Opportunity to work with experienced leaders and build high-performing teams

Location: Slough (With travel across London and the South East)

Salary: Up to £65,000 dependant on experience

Hours: 41.25 hours a week

Company Benefits

• Company Car
• Company Events
• Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and grow the air conditioning discipline, identifying opportunities for expansion, upgrades, and additional works

Provide expert technical support on tenders, quotations, and system solutions

Ensure full compliance with F-Gas legislation and all statutory and environmental standards

Drive consistency in engineering standards, processes, and best practices across regions

Oversee compliance tracking, certification, and audit readiness

Develop and support engineers, strengthening capability across the business

Partner with senior stakeholders to improve performance, profitability, and long-term strategy

Champion innovation, adopting new technologies and energy-efficient solutions

What We’re Looking For

You’re a technically strong, commercially aware AC professional who knows how to turn expertise into opportunity. You understand compliance, but you also see the bigger picture, growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

You will bring:

Strong experience within air conditioning or HVAC at a senior or specialist level

Deep knowledge of F-Gas and regulatory compliance

A track record of supporting service development, tenders, or technical sales

Commercial awareness with the ability to spot and act on growth opportunities

The ability to influence and collaborate across teams and regions

Experience growing or transforming an AC service offering

Exposure to energy-efficient systems and emerging technologies

Familiarity with CAFM or compliance systems

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability