Air Conditioning Engineer

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities maintenance company is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer in Edinburgh to perform installation, maintenance, and repairs of air conditioning systems across various commercial contracts. The position offers a competitive salary up to £45,000, along with benefits such as a fully equipped company van and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Fully equipped company van

On call rota

Company pension scheme

Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in servicing, maintaining, and installing air conditioning systems.
• Strong knowledge of VRF systems, chillers, and heat pump technology.
• Ability to manage workload across PPM, compliance, and reactive maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial air conditioning systems.
• Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis.
• Install new air conditioning units and complete site surveys.

Skills

Servicing air conditioning systems

Fault diagnosis

Communication skills

Knowledge of VRF systems

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

F-Gas Certificate (Category 1)

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer- Glasgow - Salary up to £45,000

CBW is currently recruiting for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to join a leading facilities maintenance company. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a range of commercial contracts across the Central Belt of Scotland, carrying out small installations and reactive maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of commercial air conditioning systems, ensuring compliance with manufacturer and industry standards.

- Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis on systems such as VRV/VRF, split units, chillers, and heat pumps.

- Install new air conditioning units and associated equipment in line with project specifications and health & safety regulations.

- Complete site surveys and provide technical recommendations for upgrades or replacements where necessary.

- Ensure all works are completed efficiently, on time, and to a high standard with minimal disruption to the client.

- Accurately complete service reports, job sheets, and compliance paperwork for all site visits.

- Liaise directly with clients, site managers, and office staff to ensure clear communication and customer satisfaction.

- Adhere to health and safety procedures at all times, including the correct use of PPE and safe working practices.

- Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order.

- Stay up to date with industry standards, product developments, and compliance regulations.

Person Specification:

- City & Guilds or NVQ in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and F-Gas Certificate (Category 1)

- Proven experience in servicing, maintaining, and installing air conditioning systems.

- Strong knowledge of VRF systems, chillers, and heat pump technology.

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly.

- Ability to manage workload across PPM, compliance, and reactive maintenance tasks.

Salary & Benefits:

- Competitive salary up to £45,000
- Fully equipped company van
- On call rota
- Company pension scheme
- Holidays