Air Conditioning Engineer

HVAC Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer for a mobile role in Birmingham. You will handle planned and reactive maintenance for commercial HVAC systems and work with leading brands. The position offers door-to-door pay, a company van, and excellent training opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company van with private use

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and manage a mobile workload.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Diagnose and repair faults on HVAC systems.
• Ensure compliance with client-specific service level agreements.

Skills

Commercial HVAC maintenance

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

F-Gas certification (Category 1)

Tools

Specialist tools

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to GBP42,000 (Door-to-Door Pay)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Flexible Start/Finish Times)
Call-Out Rota: 1 in 4 (Overtime paid at 1.5x rate)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to support a long-standing key accounts contract in the East Midlands. This mobile role covers a portfolio of commercial sites for a major client, providing both planned and reactive maintenance of air conditioning and HVAC systems.
This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering door-to-door pay, a fully equipped van (with private use), and a pathway for technical development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a range of air conditioning and HVAC equipment
• Diagnose and repair faults on systems including splits, multi-splits, VRVs/VRFs, and chillers
• Support small works and minor installation projects as required
• Ensure compliance with client-specific service level agreements (SLAs)
• Deliver a professional, high-quality, client-facing service across multiple sites
• Work safely and in accordance with all Health & Safety standards
• Participate in a 1 in 4 call-out rota, providing swift response to urgent issues

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
• F-Gas certification (Category 1)
• Proven experience in commercial HVAC maintenance
• Ability to work independently and manage a mobile workload
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Familiarity with leading HVAC brands and BMS-connected systems
• Experience working on CO2 and hydrocarbon systems (training can be provided)

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to GBP42,000 per year with door-to-door pay
• Working Hours: 45 hours per week with flexible scheduling
• Call-Out Pay: Overtime paid at 1.5x rate
• Vehicle: Company van and fuel card (private use allowed)
• Tools: All specialist tools provided
• Holiday: 30 days including bank holidays (rising to 33 with service)
• Pension: 4.6% matched contribution
• Training & Progression: Regular technical training and clear advancement pathways
• Job Stability: Work with established key accounts and long-term client relationships

Get in touch with Jacob from HVAC for more info!