Air Conditioning Engineer

Unify; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unify is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to join the Property & Facilities Support team in Coventry. You will work autonomously on commercial sites, performing planned maintenance, reactive repairs, and small works while upholding health and safety standards.

Daily tasks include fault finding, repairs across DX, AHU, VRF, and related systems, with FGAS compliance and on-call rota participation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration required.
• F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079 – Category 1) required.
• Experience in retail, commercial, or multi-site maintenance.
• Proven knowledge of air conditioning systems and general building services.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills, with a proactive, customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Uphold health and safety protocols to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and small works across commercial sites.
• Diagnose faults and repair HVAC systems including splits, VRFs, AHUs, DX, and occasional central plant.
• Maintain FGAS compliance records and update internal reporting systems.
• Perform general building maintenance including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor fabrication.
• Utilize tablets and internal systems to manage, update, and close work orders.

Skills

Fault-finding

Multi-trade capability

Customer-focused mindset

Effective communication

Full UK driving license

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079 – Category 1)

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer

Business Area: Property & Facilities Support

Location: Coventry and Surrounding Region

Employment Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week (Monday through Friday) plus participation in an on-call rota and a full UK driving license requirement

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced, qualified Air Conditioning Engineer to join our facilities team in Coventry. As an Air Conditioning Engineer, you will enjoy a high degree of daily independence while being backed by a supportive, collaborative group of professionals. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where variety is the norm and you are trusted to manage your schedule autonomously, this Air Conditioning Engineer position is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with long-term stability and a focus on safety.

Core Responsibilities

• You will uphold stringent health and safety protocols to ensure all completed tasks strictly adhere to regulatory and company standards.
• As an Air Conditioning Engineer, your primary technical duties involve carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and small works across a diverse portfolio of commercial retail sites.
• In addition, this Air Conditioning Engineer role requires diagnosing faults and repairing a range of HVAC systems, including splits, VRFs, AHUs, DX systems, and occasional central plant.
• You will maintain strict FGAS compliance records and update internal reporting systems accurately.
• As an active Air Conditioning Engineer, you will perform general building maintenance, including basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and minor fabrication.
• You will utilize mobile technology like tablets and internal systems to efficiently manage, update, and close work orders.
• Furthermore, an Air Conditioning Engineer will partner smoothly with planners, colleagues, and store managers, complete administrative tasks, support operational objectives, and take a turn on an on-call rota.

Candidate Requirements and Qualifications

• To qualify for this Air Conditioning Engineer position, you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration as a minimum requirement.
• You need to hold a valid F-Gas Certification (C&G 2079 – Category 1).
• We require proven knowledge of air conditioning systems and general mechanical building services, alongside experience working in a retail, commercial, or multi-site maintenance environment.
• You should possess proven multi-trade capability covering general building upkeep beyond core HVAC work.
• Candidates must have strong fault-finding and repair skills, paired with a proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Clear verbal and written interpersonal skills are essential for effective interaction with customers and colleagues.
• You will need a flexible mindset driven by a commitment to continuous learning and a full UK driving license