Air Conditioning Engineer

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped company van

On call rota 1 in 7

Company pension scheme

24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Job summary

CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to service and install commercial AC systems across the Central Belt of Scotland. The role involves conducting PPM, fault diagnosis on VRF/VRV, chillers and heat pumps, and completing compliance paperwork.

You will liaise with clients and managers to ensure first-rate service and safety compliance. The position includes a company van, on-call rota (1 in 7), a company pension, and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and installing air conditioning systems.
• Strong knowledge of VRF/VRV, chillers and heat pump technology.
• Excellent communication skills for site liaison and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventive maintenance (PPM) on commercial AC systems per manufacturer/industry standards.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on VRF/VRV, split units, chillers and heat pumps.
• Install new air conditioning units and related equipment per project specs and health & safety regulations.
• Complete site surveys and provide technical recommendations for upgrades or replacements.
• Prepare accurate service reports and compliance paperwork for site visits.
• Liaise with clients, site managers and office staff to ensure clear communication.
• Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle in good working order.
• Stay updated with evolving industry standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

VRF systems

Chillers

Heat pumps

PPM maintenance

Electrical safety

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Refrigeration & AC (F-Gas Cat 1)

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer- Edinburgh - Salary up to £48,000

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 andF-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 £48,000
• Fully equipped company van
• On call rota 1 in 7
• Company pension scheme
• 24 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays