Air Conditioning Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist staffing solutions provider is looking for a Mobile Air Conditioning Service Engineer to cover Edinburgh and surrounding areas. The role involves maintenance and repairs of air conditioning systems for commercial clients. Candidates should have relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds 2079 and NVQ in Refrigeration. A full UK Driving Licence is essential. The position offers a competitive salary, company van, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Van

Training & Development

25 days holiday and bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must hold City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent qualifications
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Experience in commercial AC/HVAC environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide planned and reactive maintenance on AC and HVAC systems
• Conduct minor electrical fault diagnostics
• Participate in callout rota to ensure customer satisfaction

Skills

Experience in reactive and planned AC/HVAC maintenance

Customer service skills

Electrical fault diagnostics

Education

City & Guilds 2079 Safe Handling of Refrigerants

NVQ 2/3 in Commercial Refrigeration & AC Systems

Tools

Industry-standard tools

PDA

Job description

Overview

Mobile Air Conditioning Service Engineer Covering Edinburgh, Midlothian & East Scotland (Central Belt)

£37,400 – £44,000 Basic Salary

Company Van + PDA + Phone + Overtime + Callout + Training & Development

CBW are looking for a qualified and experienced Air Conditioning Service Engineer to join a mobile technical team in the East of Scotland. Working across a portfolio of commercial clients, you'll be the go-to expert for air conditioning and HVAC maintenance, installations, and reactive repairs. This is your chance to join a growing business with high-quality clients, realistic overtime opportunities, and a great work-life balance and strong internal career progression routes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Mobile Role: Covering Edinburgh, Midlothian & Central Belt
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (41.25 hrs/week)
• On-Call/Callout: £150 per week, with overtime rates:
• Weekday evenings (from 5:30pm): x1.5
• Saturday AM: x1.5 | Saturday PM: x2
• Sundays: x2
• Company Van Provided (private use available at approx. £94/month for 1000 miles)
• Provide planned and reactive maintenance, installation, and fault-finding on AC and HVAC systems
• Deliver works within agreed SLAs to ensure customer satisfaction
• Conduct minor electrical fault diagnostics
• Participate in a 1-in-X callout rota, with a minimum 4 hours' paid for first call
• Complete installations and small works on air conditioning systems
• Monitor contractors on-site, issue permits, and ensure safety standards are upheld
• Represent the company professionally, maintaining high standards in both technical delivery and customer service

Qualifications

• Qualifications (must have one of the following):
• City & Guilds 2079 Safe Handling of Refrigerants (F-Gas Cat 1) or CITB J11 Equivalent
• Plus one of the below:
• NVQ 2/3 or City & Guilds in Commercial Refrigeration & AC Systems
• NVQ 2/3 or City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation
• NVQ 2/3 or City & Guilds in Heating & Ventilation Service & Maintenance

Additional Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• IPAF / PASMA (preferred)
• Electrical qualifications (preferred)
• Experience in reactive and planned AC/HVAC maintenance across commercial environments
• Working knowledge of H&S procedures, risk assessments & method statements

Benefits

• Real development opportunities – internal mobility encouraged
• Work with high-profile commercial clients
• No early starts – work-life balance focused
• Supportive leadership and strong team culture
• Industry-standard tools, tech and training provided
• Opportunity to grow into multi-skilled or supervisory roles
• 25 days holiday and bank holidays