Air Conditioning Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Service, Maintenance & Breakdown Engineer to cover North London. The role involves servicing and repairing air conditioning systems, resolving complex faults, and providing support to colleagues. A valid F-Gas 2079 certification and relevant experience are required. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, along with a company van and benefits including 20 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company van

Tools included

Fuel card

20 days holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• We require a wealth of experience in air conditioning service, maintenance, and breakdowns.
• Must possess strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• F-Gas 2079 certification is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and reactive breakdown repairs on air conditioning systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults across client sites.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Knowledge of pressure testing and system checks

Professional work standards

Education

F-Gas 2079 certification

NVQ Level 2/3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Job description

Air Conditioning Service, Maintenance & Breakdown Engineer
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Company Van, Tools & Fuel Card
Location: North London (mobile role)
Benefits: 20 days holiday, pension scheme, long-term career opportunities

We are looking for a highly experienced Air Conditioning Service, Maintenance & Breakdown Engineer to join our team, covering Birmingham. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong technical expertise and a proven track record in fault-finding and system diagnostics.

The Role:

• Carry out service, maintenance, and reactive breakdown repairs on a wide range of air conditioning systems (VRV/VRF, splits, multi-splits, AHUs, etc.).
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults, including electrical and pressure-related issues.
• Perform pressure checks and system adjustments to ensure optimal performance.
• Work independently across client sites, ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues when needed.

About You:

• A wealth of experience in air conditioning service, maintenance, and breakdowns.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with knowledge of pressure testing and system checks.
• F‑Gas 2079 certification essential.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Professional, reliable, and able to deliver high standards of work across varied environments.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE.
• Company van, tools, and fuel card included.
• 20 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work with a respected and supportive team.

If you feel you meet the criteria please contact Andrew Napier at Penguin Recruitment.