Air Conditioning Engineer

KCJ Care & Wellbeing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical and electrical services contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer for installation and maintenance of various A/C systems across residential and commercial sites. Candidates must possess F-Gas qualifications and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers competitive pay, a company vehicle, and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate of Pay

Company Vehicle and Fuel Card

Company Pension Scheme

28 days holiday

Company Mobile

Training and development provided

Company uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in installation, service & maintenance of DX A/C and heat pump systems.
• Proven experience with residential splits, multi-splits, VRF/VRV systems.

Responsibilities

• Install split, multi-split, ducted, VRF/VRV and hybrid systems.
• Conduct servicing, planned maintenance, and reactive call-outs on A/C systems.
• Manage and document all job aspects on site, including materials and subcontractors.

Skills

Competence in commissioning

Sound electrical knowledge for A/C systems

Ability to carry out installations to a high standard

Education

F-Gas Category 1 (City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent)

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer

Skills

• Competence in commissioning, leak testing, evacuation and charging.
• Sound electrical knowledge for A/C systems (controls, interconnecting wiring, fault-finding).
• Ability to carry out installations to a high standard in occupied buildings.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualification experience in installation, service & maintenance of DX A/C and heat pump systems.
• Proven experience with residential splits, multi-splits, VRF/VRV (including heat recovery) and hybrid VRF systems.

Description

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire (travel across home Counties, South West & South East)

Category: Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government, Health Care, Local Authority, Education

Our Client, based in Swindon, Wiltshire with regional offices in Fernham and Brill, are a Mechanical and Electrical Services Contractor operating throughout the Home Counties, South West & South East of the UK. Due to sustained success and growth, we are recruiting for an Air Conditioning Engineer to join our busy team.

As an Air Conditioning Engineer you will report directly to the Senior Mechanical Contracts Managers and Site Managers and will be responsible for the installation, service, and maintenance of all types of DX (direct expansion) air conditioning and heat pump systems—ranging from residential split and multi-split systems to large commercial VRF/VRV and hybrid VRF systems—within residential and commercial environments across our operating regions.

Essentially you will be a time-served Air Conditioning Engineer with a background in Residential and Commercial Building Services. You’ll work accurately and effectively with minimal supervision, communicate clearly with clients and colleagues, and perform well under pressure while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Your previous positions may include: Air Conditioning Installation Engineer, A/C Service & Maintenance Engineer, HVAC Engineer, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Engineer, VRF/VRV Engineer, Heat Pump Engineer or similar.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out installation of split, multi-split, cassette, ducted, VRF/VRV and hybrid VRF systems (including associated controls).
• Undertaking servicing, planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive call-outs on DX A/C and heat pump systems.
• Completing all necessary documentation, including Field Service Reports, asset registers, commissioning sheets and F-Gas records, as requested by the Senior Mechanical Contracts Managers.
• Supervising all aspects of jobs on site, including labour, materials, subcontractors and programme.Meeting deadlines and keeping accurate job records, including variations/extra works, materials used and any delays incurred.
• Ordering parts in the absence of Senior Mechanical Contracts Managers and liaising with suppliers.
• Commissioning, pressure testing, evacuation and charging systems in line with manufacturers’ instructions and current regulations.
• Diagnosing faults on electrical/mechanical/control components and undertaking effective repairs.Carrying out all works to a high standard while complying with all relevant health & safety and environmental standards (including safe refrigerant handling).
• Liaising with Senior Mechanical Contracts Managers on any safety issues identified and any faulty equipment.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you should be fully qualified and have proven, previous experience as an Air Conditioning Engineer, including:

• F-Gas Category 1 (City & Guilds 2079 or equivalent) – essential.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning (or equivalent).

Further Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS Card holder an advantage.
• IPAF/PASMA an advantage.
• DBS an advantage.

Job Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate of Pay
Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Company Pension Scheme
• 28 days a year holiday inclusive of eight current recognised Bank Holidays
• Company Mobile
• Industry training and development provided (manufacturer product courses & F-Gas CPD)
• Company uniform and PPE provided

*Must have right To Work in the UK - This is a non-sponsorship role*