Air Conditioning Engineer

Project Start Recruitment Solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Pension

Health & wellness benefits

Overtime available

On-call 1 in 10

21 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Our client is a nationwide facilities management company seeking an experienced Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer to cover Glasgow and Aberdeen. The role involves maintenance across offices, industrial units, retail premises and student accommodation.

Essential qualifications include F-Gas Category I andCity & Guilds refrigerant/air conditioning credentials, plus experience in HVAC and M&E systems. The role offers a company vehicle and is on a full-time basis with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• F-Gas Category I – City & Guilds 2079-11 or equivalent.
• SCQF Level 6 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning qualification (e.g., SVQ Install, Commission and Maintain).
• City & Guilds Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent.
• Commercial or facilities maintenance experience.
• Good knowledge of HVAC and M&E building services.
• Experience with air conditioning, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Good Health & Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Fault-finding, servicing and repairs on VRV/VRF, split systems, AHUs and heat recovery units.
• Pressure testing, leak detection and refrigerant-related work in line with F-Gas regulations.
• Maintenance of commercial refrigeration equipment, including cold rooms and ice machines.
• Electrical fault-finding on HVAC controls, wiring and control panels.
• Complete service reports and maintenance records.
• Liaise with customers, site managers and contractors.
• Assist with mechanical and plumbing works where required.
• Ensure all work meets Health & Safety and industry standards.

Job description

AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEER

Location: Mobile – Covering Glasgow & Aberdeen
Salary: £43,000 – £45,000 + Overtime
Hours: Full-Time | On-Call 1 in 10
Holiday: 21 Days + Bank Holidays
Vehicle: Company Vehicle + Fuel Card

THE ROLE

We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Air Conditioning Engineer to join a well-established nationwide facilities management company. The role will cover Glasgow and Aberdeen, working across a range of commercial sites including offices, industrial units, retail premises and student accommodation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planned preventative and reactive maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Fault-finding, servicing and repairs on VRV/VRF, split systems, AHUs and heat recovery units.
• Pressure testing, leak detection and refrigerant-related work in line with F-Gas regulations.
• Maintenance of commercial refrigeration equipment, including cold rooms and ice machines.
• Electrical fault-finding on HVAC controls, wiring and control panels.
• Complete service reports and maintenance records.
• Liaise with customers, site managers and contractors.
• Assist with mechanical and plumbing works where required.
• Ensure all work meets Health & Safety and industry standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• F-Gas Category I – City & Guilds 2079-11 or equivalent.
• Recognised Refrigeration & Air Conditioning qualification, such as SVQ Install, Commission and Maintain Air Conditioning Systems – SCQF Level 6.
• Recognised Refrigeration & Air Conditioning qualification, such as City & Guilds Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning or equivalent.
• Commercial or facilities maintenance experience.
• Good knowledge of HVAC and M&E building services.
• Experience with air conditioning, heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
• Good Health & Safety awareness.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• £43,000 – £45,000
• Overtime available
• On-call 1 in 10
• 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Pension
• Health & wellness benefits
• Ongoing training and career development
• Career progression opportunities

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a nationwide leader in construction and facilities management, established in 1994 and working with a range of blue-chip clients. They provide comprehensive M&E maintenance services across commercial, industrial, retail and public-sector environments, with nationwide support and 24/7 service coverage.