Air Conditioning Engineer

YCR; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC services provider in the UK is looking for a skilled Air Conditioning Engineer to join their team in Leicester. The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning systems across a variety of contracts in sectors such as healthcare and retail. This role offers a competitive salary of £38k - £43k and opportunities for training and career advancement in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for training and career development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Required NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent.
• F-Gas Certification (Category 1) is a must.
• Proven experience in servicing and maintaining air conditioning systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on air conditioning systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out necessary repairs.
• Respond to client callouts within agreed timeframes.

Skills

Servicing and maintaining air conditioning systems

Diagnosing faults

Liaising with clients

Understanding building regulations and HVAC standards

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent

F-Gas Certification (Category 1)

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer

Location: Leicester
Salary: £38k - £43k
Hours: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Air Conditioning Engineer to join our client’s dynamic team. You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing air conditioning systems across a diverse range of contracts, including healthcare, retail, and supermarkets. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to thrive in a fast‑paced facilities management environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks on air conditioning systems, including splits, VRVs/VRFs, and chillers.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to ensure equipment operates at optimum performance.
• Support the delivery of SLAs by responding to client callouts within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards and site‑specific requirements.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Produce accurate technical and situational reports as required.
• Assist with identifying and quoting for additional works where applicable.
• Participate in a 24‑hour call‑out rota on a rotational basis.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent.
• F‑Gas Certification (Category 1).
• Proven experience in servicing and maintaining air conditioning systems across commercial properties.
• Strong working knowledge of building regulations and HVAC standards.
• Familiarity with health and safety practices, including risk assessments and COSHH.
• Full UK Driving License.

Desirable

• IPAF & PASMA certifications.
• Experience working in facilities management contracts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A supportive and inclusive team culture.