Air Conditioning Engineer

Olive Air Ltd.; Ipswich; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Olive Air Ltd. is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer for a full-time remote role covering Suffolk, Essex, London and surrounding areas.

You will fault-find, perform planned maintenance, and carry out F-Gas compliant servicing on air conditioning, heat pump and ventilation systems for commercial and residential clients. Responsibilities include site visits, diagnostic reporting, remote coordination with the team, and ensuring installations and services comply with safety standards.

Qualifications

• HVAC maintenance experience across air conditioning, heat pumps and ventilation systems.
• Knowledge of building services and facility management for commercial/residential clients.
• Clear communication with customers and coordination with remote team members.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and diagnostics on HVAC equipment.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• F-Gas compliant servicing and safe system operation.
• Generating detailed service reports and liaising with customers.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Building services

Customer communication

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Refrigeration & AC

Tools

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Company Description

Olive Air Ltd is an air conditioning, heat pump, and ventilation specialist providing professional service, maintenance, repair, and installation across Suffolk, Essex, London, and surrounding areas. The company supports both commercial and residential clients, with a strong focus on fault diagnosis, servicing, preventative maintenance, and repair of modern air conditioning and heat pump systems. Olive Air engineers work with a wide range of leading manufacturers, including Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Samsung, Panasonic, Toshiba, Fujitsu, and Hitachi. Services span air conditioning, heat pumps, ventilation, refrigeration, fault finding, and F-Gas compliant servicing, with an emphasis on practical, knowledgeable advice. The team prioritizes identifying the right solution for each system, supporting homeowners, landlords, facilities managers, and businesses through both one-off callouts and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Role Description

The Air Conditioning Engineer role at Olive Air is a full-time remote position focused on delivering high-quality service, maintenance, repair, and installation of air conditioning, heat pump, and ventilation systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include fault finding and diagnostics, performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), carrying out F-Gas compliant servicing, and ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently. The engineer will visit both residential and commercial sites, assess equipment performance, recommend practical solutions, and complete detailed service reports. The role also involves liaising with customers and facilities teams, coordinating remotely with the wider Olive Air team, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of manufacturer specifications and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Building Maintenance and Maintenance & Repair for HVAC and related systems.
• Candidates should possess skills in Building Services and Facility Management (FM) to work effectively with commercial and residential clients.
• Candidates should possess strong HVAC skills, including air conditioning, heat pumps, ventilation, and refrigeration service and diagnostics.
• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ/City & Guilds in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or equivalent) and valid F-Gas certification are highly beneficial.
• Experience with leading HVAC manufacturers, sound understanding of health and safety regulations, and a clean driving record are preferred.
• Ability to work independently in the field, communicate clearly with customers, and use digital tools for remote coordination and reporting is essential.