Air Conditioning Engineer

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Moulton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone and tablet

Pension scheme

21 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Birthday off

Overtime paid at time and a half

Travel time paid

Tools and PPE provided

Training and certification support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Effective Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer to install, commission and test a range of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems. You will work with project managers and site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and quality handovers.

Applicants should have a City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas, 3+ years in the field, and a full UK driving licence. The role pays up to £65,000 with overtime, travel time, a company vehicle and career progression

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas qualification is essential.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with air conditioning and ventilation.
• Experience installing commercial or large domestic systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission air conditioning systems (splits, VRF, ducted).
• Install mechanical ventilation across commercial/retail/domestic properties.
• Test, balance and commission systems; complete handover docs.
• Fault find and rectify issues; read mechanical drawings/ manuals.
• Coordinate with project managers and site teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

F-Gas qualification

3+ years experience

Split/VRF/ducted systems

Reading drawings/tech docs

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Willingness to travel

Education

City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas qualification

Job description

Air Conditioning Engineer

We are looking for experienced Air Conditioning Engineers to join a well-established and growing HVAC business, covering Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 - £65,000, depending on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Travel time paid each day
• Company van
• Company mobile phone and tablet
• 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Birthday off
• Pension scheme
• Power tools and PPE provided
• Training and certification support
• Career progression opportunities
• Jobs planned 2-3 weeks in advance, allowing you to plan your workload

The Role

As an Air Conditioning Engineer, you will be responsible for installing and commissioning a range of air conditioning and mechanical ventilation systems. You will work closely with project managers, site teams and other trades to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Installing and commissioning air conditioning systems including splits, VRF and ducted systems
• Installing mechanical ventilation systems across commercial, retail and domestic properties
• Carrying out system testing, balancing and commissioning
• Completing commissioning certificates and handover documentation
• Fault finding and rectifying system issues where required
• Reading and working from mechanical drawings, schematics and technical manuals
• Working alongside project managers, site teams and subcontractors to meet project deadlines
• Maintaining accurate site records, timesheets and completion paperwork
• Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety procedures and CDM regulations
• Providing a professional service when dealing with customers and clients on-site
• Supporting system handovers and client demonstrations

What We're Looking For

The successful Air Conditioning Engineer will ideally have:

• City & Guilds Level 2 F-Gas qualification or equivalent - essential
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with air conditioning and ventilation systems
• Experience installing commercial and/or large domestic air conditioning systems
• Good knowledge of split, VRF and ducted systems
• Experience with commissioning and fault finding
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to travel throughout Northamptonshire and surrounding areas

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• City & Guilds Level 2 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
• Experience with VRF systems, AHUs and extract/ventilation systems
• Ductwork installation and sheet-metal experience
• Airflow balancing experience
• IPAF
• PASMA
• CSCS Card
• Asbestos Awareness
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• Relevant electrical competency or knowledge of current wiring regulations
• Previous customer-facing experience

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Overtime is regularly available and paid at time and a half.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer looking to join a growing business offering a salary of up to £65,000, paid travel time, overtime, a company vehicle and genuine opportunities for further training and progression