Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Construction and Facilities Management contractor is seeking a qualified Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer for a full-time role in Edinburgh. Responsibilities include servicing and repairing HVAC systems at various commercial sites. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in maintenance. Benefits include a competitive salary, a fully expensed van, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully expensed company van

Company pension scheme

24 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full current UK driving license required.
• Proven experience in maintenance or facilities management environment.
• Comfortable with manual work, heights, and confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain split air conditioning systems.
• Complete inspection and maintenance logs accurately.
• Participate in the emergency on-call rota.

Skills

Air Conditioning Systems Maintenance

Refrigeration Equipment Handling

Health & Safety Compliance

Effective Communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 in HVAC

Time-served apprenticeship in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration

Job description

Overview

A leading Construction and Facilities Management contractor is seeking an experienced and fully qualified Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. This is a mobile role working across a range of commercial sites across Edinburgh, delivering high-quality servicing, repairs, and installations of HVAC as part of planned and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake service, maintenance, and repair of:
• Split air conditioning systems
• VRV/VRF systems
• Air Handling Units (AHUs) & Heat pumps
• Refrigeration equipment including chilled cabinets, multidecks, and ice machines
• Interpret installation designs and use manufacturer-specific troubleshooting procedures
• Complete inspection reports, maintenance logs, and remedial work records accurately and on time
• Adhere to all Permit to Work procedures, Health & Safety protocols, and safe systems of work
• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams, using PDA or handheld device for job updates
• Participate in the emergency on-call rota

Requirements

• Full current UK driving licence
• F-Gas & ODS Regulations (Category 1 – 2079)
• Time-served apprenticeship in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration
• City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field (HVAC, Refrigeration, Mechanical)
• Proven experience in Maintenance or Facilities Management environment
• Hands-on experience with AC systems and refrigeration equipment
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Familiarity with Permit to Work systems and safe working practice
• Comfortable with manual work, heights, and confined spaces
• Able to use handheld devices for reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and solution-focused mindset

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Fully expensed company van and fuel card
• Company pension scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Overtime and call-out payments
• Training and professional development opportunities